Quote by Guy Kawasaki
A crash is when your competitor's program dies. When your program dies, it is an 'idiosyncrasy'. Frequently, crashes are followed with a message like 'ID 02'. 'ID' is an abbreviation for idiosyncrasy and the number that follows indicates how many more months of testing the product should have had.
Summary
This quote playfully defines crashes in the context of software programs. It suggests that when a competitor's program experiences a failure or crash, it is referred to as a crash. However, if your own program crashes, it is seen as an idiosyncrasy or quirk. The quote humorously mentions that crash messages often include an identifier like 'ID 02', wherein 'ID' stands for idiosyncrasy and the number signifies the additional months of testing the product should have undergone to mitigate such issues.
Topics
Programs & Programming
By Guy Kawasaki