If you design your own machine, you can't fuss at people, because you're one of just a few. How many Linux users are there?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Designing niche systems limits influence because the user base is small.
- In plain terms
- Custom machines have few users, so you cannot demand much from them.
- What can you take from it?
- Small user bases limit leverage and expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does size affect control?
- When is customization worth the tradeoff?
Another view
Small communities can be highly dedicated and influential.
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