Software patents, in particular, are very ripe for abuse. The whole system encourages big corporations getting thousands and thousands of patents. Individuals almost never get them.
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Any program is only as good as it is useful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The effectiveness of a program is determined by its practicality and utility to users.
This quote by Linus Torvalds emphasizes that the true value of any program lies in its usefulness to the end users. It suggests that regardless of how complex or sophisticated a program is, it is ultimately judged by how well it serves its purpose and meets the needs of those who use it.
Themes
ProgramUsefulnessTechnologyUtilityValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference, a speaker might use this quote to emphasize the importance of user-centered design.
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