Linus vs Linus

The quote attributed to Linus Torvalds, "Software is like sex: it's better when it's free," emphasizes the value of freedom in software, meaning users should have the liberty to use, modify, and distribute software without restrictions, rather than focusing solely on cost.

It underscores the importance of open collaboration and the long-term benefits of freely shared code, drawing a parallel to the idea that both software and sex are more fulfilling when made with Freedom, not Pressure and its collaborative with good intent for everyone, taking everyone involved into consideration.

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I bet they would be, they might actually be more ravenous than Swifties.

No, it's more just that LTT is basically what the Verge or any ther subpar tech outlet could be if it had actual writing talent and a hint of tech literacy.

Emphasis on a hint of tech literacy.*

Most people actually into the tech scene don't really watch LTT that often, or find their videos severely lacking.

tbf, LTT does do a better job of providing the lens of an average consumer, and Torvalds has always kept the idea that FOSS really should not disqualify anyone from participating. He is happy to have Linux used and shown off by megacorps or individuals alike.

There was more that was going on with LTT than harassment.

Like receiving a loaned prototype that was meant for X card, using it on Y card, saying it was crap cause it didnt fit and didnt work, then selling it at auction.. Then coming out and saying he had been in contact with teh company to make amends and they have accepted it, only for the company to immediately torpedo by stating they've heard nothing from him.

I'd wager things were not going well behind the scenes, either, with the mass exodus of major talent they had over the past year or so, either. Sure people drift in and out of jobs, but for you to have most of your big names all leave in a relatively small window.. That hints at behind the scenes shit maybe not being so bueno.

And theres also the "just trust me bro" warranty on the stupid laptop bag, and him basically going on wan show acting offended and shittalking people who were calling him out for a long history of justifiable criticism against shitty warranties, only to pull the same.. but hes gods special angel, so obviously its different with him and how dare you question his glory.

All in all, Linus just strikes as an insufferable twat.. and sadly it doesnt seem to be fame going to his head either, because he's been an insufferable twat on Camera since the goddamn beginning of LTT (I never saw his NCIX videos, but I would assume he was much better behaved on them, since he was representing someone elses brand and ran the risk of firing if he acted a twat), Especially when it comes to any valid criticism towards him, or his channel, or methodology.

I don't follow this either, but devils advocate, a review would find no wrongdoing without evidence beyond someones word. But just because something isn't provable, doesn't mean it didn't happen. At my workplace there is a tenured professor that has been harassing people into quitting for 30 years, and they still don't have "evidence" beyond someones word, not enough to get around tenure. If they were forced to give a statement they would likely say no wrongdoing.

All their product reviews had been found out to be wildly bogus. The stats they show for comparisons in their videos are inconsistent, inaccurate, and self-contradicting.

They've lost all their credibility. I have no idea why people still watch their garbage.

This is getting out of hand, now there are eight of them.