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Alan Kay on Linux

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A one-minute clip of Alan Kay giving his blunt critique of Linux and the Unix approach.

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HN uses it as a quick citation of Alan Kay's dislike of Linux, in threads questioning whether the Unix way is the final word.

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HN discussion years: 2018-2026

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