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In many cases, the user interface to a program is the most…

“In many cases, the user interface to a program is the most important part for a commercial company: whether the programs works correctly or not seems to be secondary.” quote by Linus Torvalds
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“In many cases, the user interface to a program is the most important part for a commercial company: whether the programs works correctly or not seems to be secondary.”

Linus Torvalds

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

User experience often outweighs technical correctness in commercial success.

In simple terms: UI matters more than correctness for profit.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize intuitive design.

Themes

design us business user experience commercial success

Mood

pragmatic critical

Type

business design

When to use this quote

  • software launch
  • product demo
  • customer support
  • sales pitch

Key Concepts

human‑centered design usability market perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance design polish with functional reliability?
  • When does UI become a deceptive veneer?
A Different Perspective

Great UI cannot hide a fundamentally broken product.

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