Linus is a Great Guy
Used to work with Linus at a startup. Linus was smart, funny, respectful, and seemed somewhat shy. Among his co-workers, he was well respected and liked. Never detected any ego.
If he dropped the F-bomb on this guy, this guy had it coming.
Anecdote: I was hosting Sony software engineers from Japan in a meeting in our Santa Clara HQ. One of the engineers wanted to have a T-shirt autographed by Linus. During a break, I went to Linus and made the request and asked if he could come by and say "hello" to the Sony guys. Linus dropped in later and brought the signed T-shirt and other gifts for the Sony guys. It made their week. Impressed me too!
Biting the hand that feeds IT
