Tag Archives: Quote of the Day

QOTD: Real Software Quality

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Jason Mock

I came across this quote from Linus Torvalds today that really struck a cord with me: “Real quality means making sure that people are proud of the code they write, that they’re involved and taking it personally,” – Linus Torvalds, … Continue reading →

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QOTD: I Pledge Allegiance…

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Jason Mock

I was just recently introduced to a speech, given by Red Skeleton, about his teacher describing the Pledge of Allegiance.  I think this is absolutely wonderful, and something that everyone should read (especially certain politicians). “I’ve been listening to you boys … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Software Development Experts

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Jason Mock

If I’ve learned anything in my career, it is that approaching software development as an expert, as someone who has already discovered everything there is to know about a given topic, is the one surest way to fail.  – Jeff … Continue reading →

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QOTD: 2GB of Ram

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Jason Mock

I found this great conclusion to an article on OSNews called ‘Microsoft: Five Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista’: “… I’m sure many agree with me that needing 2GB of RAM just to run an operating system properly feels rather ridiculous.” … Continue reading →

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QOTD: You Had Hinges

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Jason Mock

“Your off your hinges! You had hinges, and now they’re off!” – Kevin Pereira on G4‘s Attack of the Show

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QOTD: Magic Smoke

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Jason Mock

“I’m convinced that computers run on magic smoke, because as soon as they give off the magic smoke they don’t work anymore” : A Co-worker

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QOTD: Kernel Internals

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Jason Mock

“Do not meddle in the internals of kernels, for they are subtle and quick to panic.” — Unknown

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Quote of the Day

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Jason Mock

“… They had over one hundred rock stars perform, and give messages on how to save the planet. Of course there’s one way to save the planet: Do not live like a rock star. Ok… Probably the number one way … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Quality vs. Quantity

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Jason Mock

Those who speak most of progress measure it by quantity and not by quality. George Santayana

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