On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 8:40 AM, Bill Thoen <[email protected]> wrote: > On 28-Dec-12 9:03 AM, MJang wrote: >> Folks, >> >> This message from Linus on the kernel mailing list is interesting >> (warning; language at the link is pretty salty). >> >> http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1414106 > > Is this typical Linus or is he just spitting mad and uncontrollably flew > off into a rare rage? > It's usually considered a major management error to chew out a > subordinate in public. Maybe the maintainer deserved a keel-hauling, or > even to be relieved of his responsibilities, but a leader doesn't just > unload like that and publicly ruin somebody's reputation.
Linus is well known for being plain speaking and willing to share his feelings. :-) Goggle for "Linus Torvalds flame war". There is a long history of Linus calling out people and groups that he disagrees with. Steve D... -- Carpe Diem = Seize the day. Carp In Denim = Fish in pants. _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
