Re: Ken Thompson interview in IEEE Computer magazine (fwd)

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Tue, 4 May 1999 19:20:22 +0100 (BST)

> Consider this: The professional programming community has taken a long
> time (almost ten years?) to look at Linux as a useful, viable product.

Its not that old 8)

> Isn't there (a LOT of) room for improvement in Linux? If not, why are
> we moving towards 2.3 and beyond with an eye toward CORRECTING some of
> its flaws?

There is a lot yes. But his comments are mostly rather inaccurate on the
reliability side. Ask cobalt if the Linux/mips kernel they ship in the Qube
seems to be less reliable than windows.

Its also far from clear how accurately reported his comments are or in what
context.

Alan

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