Re:Linus Torvalds, Alan Cox respond to Miguel De Icaza on Li...
by smartkids on Sunday September 02, 2012 @04:29PM
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Just based on the Linus quotes, I think he's right.
The kernel did what it was supposed to do back in 1991.
What is the "desktop" supposed to do?
There will never be unanimous agreement on that - every user will have different needs and preferences - and so desktop developers live in constant denial, believing they are the only ones whose preferences are relevant - i.e. they know what's best for users - and blaming others for their own failings.
I'm not a Linux fan, but I give Torvalds' +1 for his response (and knowing the value of "not breaking stuff").
The kernel did what it was supposed to do back in 1991.
What is the "desktop" supposed to do?
There will never be unanimous agreement on that - every user will have different needs and preferences - and so desktop developers live in constant denial, believing they are the only ones whose preferences are relevant - i.e. they know what's best for users - and blaming others for their own failings.
I'm not a Linux fan, but I give Torvalds' +1 for his response (and knowing the value of "not breaking stuff").