> Torvalds responded 'no' while shaking his head 'yes' This is a bit of a pet peeve. For those who can't tell the difference between nod and shake: A nod of t

> Torvalds responded 'no' while shaking his head 'yes' This is a bit of a pet peeve. For those who can't tell the difference between nod and shake: A nod of the head is a gesture in which the head is tilted in alternating up and down arcs along the sagittal plane. In many cultures, it is most commonly, but not universally, used to indicate agreement, acceptance, or acknowledgment. [Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nod_(gesture) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nod_(gesture)] The Head Shake is a gesture in which the head is turned left and right along the transverse plane repeatedly in quick succession. In many cultures, it is most commonly, but not universally, used to indicate disagreement, denial, or rejection. [Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_shake http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_shake]