When it comes to software, I much prefer free software, because I have very seldom seen a program that has worked well enough for my needs, and having sources available can be a life-saver.

The idea of abstracting away the one thing that must be blindingly fast, the kernel, is inherently counter productive.

The memory management on the PowerPC can be used to frighten small children.

When you hear voices in your head that tell you to shoot the pope, do you do what they say? Same thing goes for customers and managers. They are the crazy voices in your head, and you need to set them right, not just blindly do what they ask for.

Hey, I'm a good software engineer, but I'm not exactly known for my fashion sense. White socks and sandals don't translate to 'good design sense'.

I don't expect to go hungry if I decide to leave the University. Resume: Linux looks pretty good in many places.

Portability is for people who cannot write new programs.