Quote by Donald A. Norman

You know the real trouble with Unix? The real trouble is that it became so popular. It wasnâ€™t meant to be popular.

You know the real trouble with Unix? The real trouble is tha

Summary

This quote suggests that the "real trouble" with Unix, a widely used operating system, is its popularity. The statement implies that Unix was not originally designed to be popular but rather to serve a specific purpose or audience. The speaker may be expressing concerns about the challenges that arise when a software system grows in popularity, such as issues with managing updates, maintaining compatibility, or dealing with a larger user base.

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Computers Unix

By Donald A. Norman

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