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So I decided that if the architecture is fundamentally…

“So I decided that if the architecture is fundamentally sane enough, say it follows some basic rules like it supported paging , then I would be able to say, yes, Linux fundamentally supports that model.” quote by Linus Torvalds
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“So I decided that if the architecture is fundamentally sane enough, say it follows some basic rules like it supported paging , then I would be able to say, yes, Linux fundamentally supports that model.”

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.

If the core design follows essential principles such as paging, it can be said to support that model fundamentally.

In simple terms: A system that follows basic design rules can support a given model.

Key Takeaway

Check core design principles before claiming support.

Themes

software architecture operating systems design principles

Mood

analytical critical

Type

technical explanatory

When to use this quote

  • system design review
  • compatibility testing
  • architecture validation

Key Concepts

paging kernel design compatibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does the architecture truly meet all required constraints?
  • What edge cases could violate the assumption?
A Different Perspective

Complex systems may have hidden dependencies that break the model.

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