Sure, I stretched that too far. But hopefully the point is made. Then should we expect no students (or anyone) to be able to build a compiler (or os kernel) in

Sure, I stretched that too far. But hopefully the point is made. Then should we expect no students (or anyone) to be able to build a compiler (or os kernel) in any amount of time given the internet and whatnot? While I may be articulating this poorly, I think my fundamental issue with his point is solid.