Comment Re:Linus is right (Score 1) 142
Regardless of why Linux is popular, the fact remains that it is (arguably) the best known open source project.
Even assuming that the GPL is the reason Linux occupies in its current position in the computing landscape, the points you make (which I agree with BTW) about being in the right place at the right time and somebody else stepping up, don't change a thing. Linux is here and it is important and by extension Linus is here and he is important.
Ultimately, disregarding what Linus says isn't the best way to push adoption of the new license.
Even assuming that the GPL is the reason Linux occupies in its current position in the computing landscape, the points you make (which I agree with BTW) about being in the right place at the right time and somebody else stepping up, don't change a thing. Linux is here and it is important and by extension Linus is here and he is important.
Ultimately, disregarding what Linus says isn't the best way to push adoption of the new license.
