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Can the maintenance of the Linux kernel be considered a success?

• richmarr 8y ago
  Your implication, that this aspect of Torvalds' interpersonal style is vindicated by Linux' success, is a classic Halo effect. Post hoc ergo propter hoc.
  • zwischenzug 8y ago
    I'm answering your question: maybe that's how he measures its success.
    • richmarr 8y ago
      So your suggestion here is that Torvalds has some monthly 'Linux success' metrics and varies the amount and style of swearing based on those. It'd certainly make a good sitcom.