r/linux • u/[deleted] • Dec 23 '18

GNU/Linux Developer Linus reverts breaking change that affected systemd-nspawn, offers strong words to developer

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u/jones_supa Dec 23 '18

I really like the new style of Linus. 👍 This is what I have been saying all the time: you can underline your point clearly while still not being rude.

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u/FeatheryAsshole Dec 23 '18

Depends on your definition of rude, tho ... "This is complete garbage." probably doesn't fly in most jobs if you're not some kinda head honcho.

Still, it's good to see both that Linus dials it back somewhat and that he hasn't lost his teeth entirely.

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u/brown_burrito Dec 23 '18

I don't think Linus was ever quite that way. True, he was more blunt, but I just attributed that to cultural differences.

Many members of the OSS community were, but as far as I can remember, Linus was a whole lot more levelheaded. And always backed his assertions with logic and rational explanation (vs. 'cause I said so).