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Re:I wrote to the address in the GPLv2 license notice (2022) by thesuitonym on Thursday April 24, 2025 @09:10AM (#43782285)
Also, switching everything to metric is just not necessary. We already use the metric system all the time. We also use imperial.
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Re:I wrote to the address in the GPLv2 license notice (2022) by int_19h on Thursday April 24, 2025 @10:54AM (#43783579)
Yes, so you have all the disadvantages and none of the advantages.

And sure, of course metric isn't necessary. You can also write all software in COBOL and PL/I. But over the long term, the convenience of having a self-consistent system based on a few simple principles rather than historical precedent adds up.

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