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The Life of Linus
madHomer writes "There is a good article in the SJ Mercury-News that talks about Linus' life here in the US. It even includes a blurb from his father about raising him. " Interesting coverage, although once again, I think we get closer to the hero-worship complex that seems to clash with others ideals of the 'the movement'. In any case, however, an interesting read.
Then he adds, "Even if you're the best technology person at Microsoft, your goal isn't to make the best product possible.
I see this comment from Torvalds and I have to stop and think. You know, he's right. Your goal at Microsoft is to make the company money, not make the best thing around. Sometimes the two agree, but a lot of times they don't.
Very wise man, that Mr. Torvalds. He's got an insight that I think is lost on many people.
The gist of the article was the opposite, getting rich wasn't that important, or really a meassure of success. I think it come from growing up in a Nordic country will a working wellfare system. When being poor isn't that bad (being poor doesn't mean you will starve at an old age, lack proper health care, or be unable to afford a good education for your kids), getting rich is no longer so all important.