Business Quote by Linus Torvalds
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview at LinuxCon, 2009
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?
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