Sure Iliah...what would you like me to say...that you have a long history on multiple forums and email lists of being very anti-Camera Raw and dismissive of Thomas Knoll's approach to raw processing. Does that help flush out the background? It would als be useful for LuLa members to know that you've work with Alex Tutubalin on LibRaw and Andrey Tverdokhleb on RPP. You are also a strong critic of Camera Raw on Dan's Color Theory email list. So, it's not like you are just some guy voicing an opinion here...you have an axe to grind.
But, one thing you haven't done (as far as I can see) is explain what's wrong with Thomas' approach.
I knew you would chime in, and thank you for the links. However I do not "work". I answer when being asked when it comes to RPP. LibRaw is a free and open source initiative to help maintain diversity of raw converters which IMO is in the best interest for all of us photographers. Good competition never hurts.
While you are in ad mode, why not to mention RawDigger? It is a very useful utility for those who want to know their cameras better and polish exposure technique.
Saying I have an axe to grind you need some better proves than you provided
All I want is some good raw converter, Adobe or not, and spend as little time as possible out of my photography.