Why Linus Torvalds doesn't use Ubuntu or Debian

Wonder if he's ever caught the kids sneaking windows on a dual boot

I really enjoy that he says he is not technical. A lot of people tend to associate any mastery in a branch of IT as having absolutely or professional knowledge in other areas. He knows the kernel space, probably almost better than anyone else, he doesn't need to know distro's or architectural level systems design. Similarly, an architect or an end user doesn't need to know about the kernel space. He's a master at what he does, and what he does, doesn't involved the distro space.

"So that I can get on with my Life, which is mostly the Kernel" lol

I thought he'd sarcastically answer, "I'd rather write my own OS from scratch than install a distro"

> Creates Linux > Can't install Linux (In all truth, raw Debian can be a pain, so I see where he's coming from)

Imagine being Linus Torvalds and every family keeps asking you to fix their computer because he's the guy who created the OS that keeps the entire internet running edit: To all of you saying the Linux isn't actually an OS it's just a kernel. I know, I just said it like this because the majority of people will understand it.

For some context: Linus tried to install Debian in 1999, which at the time was way harder to install than Arch Linux or even Gentoo nowadays. To add salt to the wound, it had to be done entirely through a physical copy.

Linus Torvalds:Debian is hard to install. Arch Linux: Hold my beer.

He uses the best OS, TempleOS.

It would be hilarious if he said: "Debian is hard to install...Btw I'm Arch user.

its very nice to hear humility in people that do great things

He's so brilliant and focused that he knows his limitations. Creating an OS isn't the same as installing one. Just like designing an engine isn't the same as installing one!

Loved the 'not technical' comment he made in this clip. Its infuriating when people try to label others as 'technical' (primarily at work) just cos they happen to know something they can't be bothered to learn themselves, then follow it with the assumption that said person must also know everything about all the other 'computer related things' that they cannot be bothered to learn themselves as well.

This is a 2.43 min-long footage, at which minute exactly does he say anything about Ubuntu? He comments that he found difficult to install Debian, that he's not good at maintaining machines, etc, but no mention did I hear about Ubuntu in particular. This video's stated title is deceiving & false.

One of the things I admire the most about Torvalds is his brutal honesty. He admits, to himself and others his blind spots and doesn't try to let on like a genius in all things. He focuses on the Kernel and isn't fond of installing those other bits. Per his point, pretty much everything I've ever installed is a pain in the ass if it has any level of complexity whatsoever. I've been working with Linux for awhile now and I'm far from understanding the install process of apps but, getting better. I don't believe my level of intelligence approaches Linus or any of the legends in our business. In fact I think of all the wins I had over the years my main quality is relentless dogged refusal to give up. Anyway, Linus has some very good points. He spends his time where he sees he can have the most effective results and without any higher purpose, what he enjoys the most.

Thank you for describing the difference between someone who's a brilliant developer but not strong in system administration. People never understand this dichotomy

I used to be an OS snob but now am not. What would have horrified me about Linus' "attitude" in the past now seems to be refreshingly honest and to the point. If Torvalds doesn't want to mess with install messes, why bother with the ones that present the biggest hassles? Totally agree (even though he may not be completely on top of the modern versions of both installs mentioned).

I've been in IT since before Microcosm and Apple,and agree completely with his reasoning. If you've have something that works and does what you need, why change?

0:19 what the hell was that smile

this man should receive a nobel price of information technology ...great Mind .