Been Quote by Miguel de Icaza
“In some cases we've been building tools that are specific to Linux for the desktop, and they only work on Linux, but I see two major projects that are wildly, wildly successful: Mozilla and OpenOffice, and those two programs are cross platform.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at LinuxCon, 2015
Cross‑platform tools can succeed despite being built for a single OS, showing adaptability matters more than native exclusivity.
In simple terms: Cross‑platform success beats OS‑specific limits.
Key Takeaway
Build for multiple platforms.
Themes
software development
open source
platform strategy
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- desktop applications
- enterprise software
- open source projects
- user base expansion
Key Concepts
cross‑platform design
ecosystem
market adoption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can developers balance native performance with cross‑platform reach?
- What trade‑offs are acceptable for broader adoption?
A Different Perspective
Cross‑platform tools may face higher maintenance costs.
