I want to find some mailing list archives from near the start of the linux project, say 3-4 years in, when it's starting to take off, but is still small. Was li

I want to find some mailing list archives from near the start of the linux project, say 3-4 years in, when it's starting to take off, but is still small. Was linus as abrasive then? Or had he realised how big it might become, and was actively trying to get people on board.