Linus Torvalds talks AI, Rust adoption, and why the Linux kernel is 'the only thing that matters'
Linus Torvalds talks AI, Rust adoption, and why the Linux kernel is 'the only thing that matters'
In a wide-ranging conversation with Verizon open-source officer Dirk Hohndel, 'plodding engineer' Linus Torvalds discussed where Linux is today and where it may go tomorrow.
Of course it's the only thing that matters to him, he's spent a huge chunk of his life on it.
"Torvalds groaned and replied, "I never had a vision. I don't want one. I see myself as a plodding engineer." On that note, the interview ended to the crowd's applause."
Legend.
Seems like he's gotten a lot more humble as he's aged. I recall him being a real jerk years ago (even though he was technically right).
It's so weird to see him with gray hair. I wonder who will fill his role when he's gone.