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> Unfortunately, the Linux community as a whole has a reputation in some circles for being overly "hostile" and "toxic". Linus himself has this reputation. How
by notyourday 9y ago
> Unfortunately, the Linux community as a whole has a reputation in some circles for being overly "hostile" and "toxic". Linus himself has this reputation. How much this reputation dents Linux contribution and usage isn't known, but I doubt anyone can say that this is a positive.
Except that it is still being used unlike the other "nice" projects. BeOS. For example.
- soundwave106 9y agoIt is possible to be technically brilliant and wildly succeed in your project, and usually do overall good when it comes to project management... and yet have certain personality flaws that may hinder your management skills. What I know is that I've never read advice geared for managers which states that the route to success comes from being an abrasive boss.
- notyourday 9y agoThat's because people love being an uninspiring middle. It is safe. It is sufficiently pleasant. It is secure. And it definitely sells lots of books.
- erik_seaberg 9y agoTo be fair, BeOS was killed by Microsoft threatening OEMs into refusing to carry their product. Linux only escaped because it wasn't owned by a corporation that needed revenue to survive.