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“I can't say that I like MicroSoft: I think they make rather bad operating systems - Windows NT is just more of the same - but while I dislike their operating systems and abhor their tactics in the marketplace I at the same time don't really care all that much about them.” quote by Linus Torvalds
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“I can't say that I like MicroSoft: I think they make rather bad operating systems - Windows NT is just more of the same - but while I dislike their operating systems and abhor their tactics in the marketplace I at the same time don't really care all that much about them.”

Linus Torvalds

About This Quote

Source Interview: Linux Kernel Development, Linus Torvalds, 2005

He criticizes Microsoft’s OS quality and market tactics, yet remains indifferent overall.

In simple terms: Criticizes Microsoft, stays indifferent.

Key Takeaway

Focus on what matters.

Themes

criticism indifference technology

Mood

critical analytical

Type

opinion reflection

When to use this quote

  • IT procurement
  • software selection
  • industry analysis

Key Concepts

market competition software quality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your tech preferences?
  • How does indifference affect advocacy?
A Different Perspective

Passion may be needed to drive change.

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