We all know Linux is great:it does infinite loops in 5 seconds.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Torvalds sarcastically claims Linux is so fast it completes infinite loops quickly.
- In plain terms
- He jokes about Linux speed and performance.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to address performance myths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does humor help in tech?
- Are performance claims exaggerated?
Another view
It might confuse non-technical users.
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