https://marco.org/2007/10/25/winfs-was-in-technical-terms-approximately-the
WinFS was, in technical terms, approximately the equivalent of rearranging the nation’s transportation system to accommodate flying cars. Yes, it would put airlines out of business, and yes, every garage would need to be widened a bit to accommodate cars with wings, but hey, we oughta be able to deliver this in a year or so. Two years, tops.