Linus on Management

Linus Torvalds Linus Benedict Torvalds ( LEE-nəs TOR-vawldz, Finland Swedish: [ˈliːnʉs ˈtuːrvɑlds] ; born 28 December 1969) is a Finnish software engineer who is the creator and lead developer of the Linux kernel. He also created the distributed version control system Git. has written a nice article at Linux Weekly News.

It is interesting to read, and it is about management. It is titled "Linus on Kernel Management" and deals with management in general. He often says (I have read him saying) that he is more of a manager for the kernel now rather than a core developer. It goes: First off, I'd suggest buying " The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a business and self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey. First published in 1989, the book goes over Covey's ideas on how to spur and nurture personal change. He also explores the concept of effectiveness in achieving results, as well as the need for focus on character ethic rather than the personality ethic in selecting value systems. As named, his book is laid out through seven habits he has identified as conducive to personal growth. " and NOT reading it. Burn it.