- cross-posted to:
- [email protected]
- cross-posted to:
- [email protected]
From comp.os.minix, January 29, 1992
Andrew Tanenbaum argues that Linux’s monolithic kernel design is outdated. Torvalds responds, and an extraordinary debate about operating-system architecture follows.
Other sources:


Indeed. Tanenbaum treated it more as an academic thing, not like a viable product. It had potential, but was totally wasted.