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Bitkeeper News Redux
gosand writes "Newsforge is running Part 1 of a two-part interview with Bitkeeper author Larry McVoy. You may recall that there was quite an uproar in the community over Linus choosing to use a proprietary source management tool. Although there are no hard numbers, the estimates are that Linus has been 10x more productive with BK."
Yes, methamphetamine.
Give me Classic Slashdot or give me death!
BitKeeper is a fine product. Check out the other fine products in the same product line:
*BitCreeper debugging tool
*BitSleeper archiving tool
*BitDeeper anti-anti-enhancement spam tool
*BitPeeper anti-anti-porn tool
-[joke removed for your safety]-
I'm 10x more productive when I don't read
Trolling is a art,
I hope not, because I don't want my boss coming to me to say you are only working at 0.1 Linus and you need to have at least 1.0 Linus to get a bonus.
50 patches a day - that is amazing.
Home Automation & Linux -- now I know I'm a geek
Active cooling, a dedicated fan, a big heat sink, and he should get up to 60-75 patches a day. No need to wait a year or two for Moore's law -- these changes can happen today!
A firewall can not protect you from yourself. Turn off what you do not need. Do not use the firewall to do your work.
the 10x productivity number mentioned in the article was only an anecdotal claim; Larry McVoy claimed 2x
You fool, it's binary
Ever strap a large heat-sink to your forehead? This may sound silly, but it DOES feel really cool! Try it!
Of course, people might think you're odd if you're walking around on a hot day with a HSF going full blast on your forehead, but hey, it could be the new geek trend in hot climates!
FOREHEAD HEAT SINKS!
-Z
> Ever strap a large heat-sink to your forehead? This may sound silly, but it DOES feel really cool!
You must be a chick magnet.
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Active cooling of an entire Linus, though, would require large quantities of beer, which would completely offset the productivity gains you would otherwise get.
On the other hand, it would make him look more like Tux.
On stereophonic equipment, the monaural sound obtained through multiple channels will enhance your listening pleasure.
Linus has plenty of dedicated fans already. A lot of them hang out here on Slashdot.
Ok, ok, we get the message, Larry. You dont need to astroturf so vehemently. Or at least be more restrained, say, mention only 2 competitors at once in any of these completely spontaneous user testimonials, no?
Well, MacDonalds are not going to be happy about this news, are they now?
Tubal-Cain smokes the white owl.