alt Hacker NewsMy point was purpose built doesn't mean its the best tool for the job.
As for the rest of the drivel: so what it was used for a long time. That just means it was pretty good. That doesn't mean it has to stay forever, just that a new contender should do things better.
Systemd timers address real shortcomings of cron.
Your argument boils down to: everyone should be stuck with shortcomings of the early days of computing because you don't like new things.
> My point was purpose built doesn't mean its the best tool for the job.
But you are agree cron is pretty good so it seems analogy with flying brick does not work here.
> Your argument boils down to: everyone should be stuck with shortcomings of the early days of computing because you don't like new things.
I would say: do not fix it if it's not broken. You need a really serious reason to change a good software to one with dubious quality and future. And without portability.