In the 26th March 2007 (Season 4 Episode 15) episode of LugRadio the question was proposed:
If you could go back in time and change something to make Linux more successful, what would it be?
I think I would like to go back in time and encourage Linus to create a “Linux Code of Conduct” something like the Ubuntu Code of Conduct. I remember trying Slackware in 1994 or 1995, I got it to install fine, but had troubles with my modem. I asked for help on one of the Linux IRC channels, but was told to RTFM and f*** off. While RTFM may be a correct answer, it is not the best answer. I have heard many stories like this about the early days of Linux, instead of getting help, people were flamed and told to leave.
I think if the Linux community had the ideas of collaboration and respect as early core values, we may had many more early adopters of Linux.
