Next time autocomplete takes over and you accidentally send an email to the wrong person or group, perhaps it will be a little solace to know that one of the world’s most accomplished technologists – Linux kernel boss Linus Torvalds – just made that same mistake.
During most weeks of the kernel development cycle, Torvalds posts to the Linux Kernel Mailing list with an update on the previous week’s development activities. The posts usually announce new release candidates of the kernel, or entire new versions.
When Torvalds travels, takes a vacation or observes public holidays, he usually flags possible changes to his posting habits so kernelistas can understand why his regular writings won’t appear as usual.