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"do not use xxx, unless you actually know what you're doing. And be aware that the likelihood that you know what you are doing is basically nil." I got to use
by sschueller 7y ago
"do not use xxx, unless you actually know what you're doing. And be aware that the likelihood that you know what you are doing is basically nil."
I got to use that quote at some point. Pure gold.
- rooam-dev 7y agoImho the 2nd part applies to those that use the quote too.
- TomMarius 7y agoIs understanding required to understand that you do not understand for objective reasons?
- metalliqaz 7y agoif you read Linus' post, he says as much immediately after. He says he includes himself in that "you", and notes that the kernel is a result of decades of development by many people working to fix issues that pop up implementing the hard stuff.
- axlee 7y ago> I got to use that quote at some point. Pure gold. If you are not Linus, you might come off as a major asshat. Careful.
- ddalex 7y agoYou might come off as a major ass hat even if you're Linus, but who cares in that case?
- sschueller 7y agoI thought more of something to print on a t-shirt :)