Finally, it is obvious that free software desktop applications are, as of yet, not that powerful. Even so, we can already see that the desktop applications will still be encumbered by some of the problems of their closed source rivals. These problems include difficulties in re-engineering to overcome original bad design decisions, as well as the bugs and inconsistencies that stem from the rapidly changing functionality inherent in desktop applications that never have time to stabilize. I expect Pliant will be the tool that enables developers to build well engineered free software applications. Because Pliant brings both flexibility and efficiency at once, it allows the developer to write smaller, yet powerful applications that are more reliable and easier to customize.
People like to invest in guaranteed new technologies.
So, as an individual or a small company, the only option is to invest in a young project that has been carefully selected because its potential seems great. The outcome of the project should be reaching the market at a later point in an area where you have the expertise to become a market leader. Until now, Pliant has been a one man project. When designing a language, a whole army is worse than a single man due to the great hurdle of comprehending the entire design of the project. I did it, and it took me 15 years, but the thing is done.