In a wide-ranging conversation with Verizon open-source officer Dirk Hohndel, 'plodding engineer' Linus Torvalds discussed where Linux is today and where it may go tomorrow.
      • @xantoxis@lemmy.worldEnglish
        25•20 days ago

        (In fairness he immediately said “That’s sure to be taken out of context!” He was just discussing the importance of Kubernetes compared to the kernel.)

        • @conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          21•20 days ago

          In general, Torvalds doesn’t care about newer technologies like the cloud and Kubernetes. “The only thing that matters is the kernel.” Hohndel rejoined, “That’s sure to be taken out of context!”

          Torvalds replied that he knows they are all very useful, but "clusters, clouds, and  Kubernetes are not an issue for me. The great thing about open source is that everyone specializes in what they’re interested in

          He was just discussing what he personally spends his time on.

  • @ramblingsteve@lemmy.worldEnglish
    28•20 days ago

    “Torvalds groaned and replied, “I never had a vision. I don’t want one. I see myself as a plodding engineer.” On that note, the interview ended to the crowd’s applause.”

    Legend.

  • jelloeater🤨English
    14•20 days ago

    Seems like he’s gotten a lot more humble as he’s aged. I recall him being a real jerk years ago (even though he was technically right).

    • ohmyivEnglish
      24•20 days ago

      He stopped being such an ass around 2018 or so. Wound up issuing an apology and changed his ways. He’s been fairly levelheaded since. Nice to see people are able to change.

  • @cygnus@lemmy.caEnglish
    9•20 days ago

    It’s so weird to see him with gray hair. I wonder who will fill his role when he’s gone.

    • beanEnglish
      2•20 days ago

      He’s turning sixty. He’s still got a good 20+ years if he takes care of himself and maybe more with how medical advances are progressing (due to Linus, in no small measure!)