The developer behind Linux, Linus Torvalds, has surprisingly supported Microsoft against mockery of the well-known error displays in the Windows OS. This development was initially highlighted by the site IT's Foss.
During a recent interview on the Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel, Torvalds pointed out that numerous system failures probably stem from issues other than software flaws.
In the discussion, Torvalds stated that the widespread ridicule of Windows instability and its error screens – which apparently no longer appear in blue – mostly overlooks software issues. Instead, he believes a significant share of such incidents result from faulty components in the hardware.
He further emphasized the value of using ECC memory in systems, noting that it greatly enhances overall dependability and helps prevent major data corruption issues. Additionally, Torvalds warned that enthusiasts pushing their hardware beyond standard speeds, like in gaming setups, introduce extra risks of instability.
Torvalds initially shared details about his emerging OS project via a newsgroup message dated July 3, 1991. Later, on August 25 or 26, 1991, he confirmed his efforts to build an open-source alternative in the comp.os.minix forum. By September 17, 1991 – nearly 33 years in the past – the command interface for his OS was up and running, a feature that continues to be essential in all Linux distributions, working closely with the core kernel.
Following that, he made the code publicly accessible, and it remains open for public use today. The initial release carried the version label 0.01.
This piece first ran in our affiliated outlet PC för Alla before being adapted and rendered into English from its Swedish origins.