Tanenbaum-Torvalds debate

The Tanenbaum-Torvalds debate was a discussion about operating system design. Andrew Tanenbaum advocated for building modular, easily understandable systems like MINIX, emphasizing clarity and education. Linus Torvalds favored a monolithic approach, creating Linux with all functions in a single, powerful program for better performance and flexibility. The debate highlighted differences between clarity and complexity, influencing how operating systems evolved. Ultimately, Linux became hugely successful, demonstrating that a more complex but efficient design can outperform simpler ones in real-world applications.