Linus Torvalds Quotes on work

When it comes to software, I much prefer free software, because I have very seldom seen a program that has worked well enough for my needs, and having sources available can be a life-saver... view

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Intelligence is the ability to avoid doing work, yet getting the work done... view

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What commercialism has brought into Linux has been the incentive to make a good distribution that is easy to use and that has all the packaging issues worked out... view

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There are lots of Linux users who don't care how the kernel works, but only want to use it. That is a tribute to how good Linux is... view

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The fame and reputation part came later, and never was much of a motivator, although it did enable me to work without feeling guilty about neglecting my studies... view

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The cyberspace earnings I get from Linux come in the format of having a Network of people that know me and trust me, and that I can depend on in return... view

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I'm generally a very pragmatic person: that which works, works... view

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In many cases, the user interface to a program is the most important part for a commercial company: whether the programs works correctly or not seems to be secondary... view

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