Unix has retarded OS research by 10 years and linux has retarded it by 20.

Unix has retarded OS research by 10 years and linux has retarded it by 20.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction.

Controlling complexity is the essence of computer programming.

Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability.