[rincewind]

I was asking myself: Why? Isn't this in bad taste? Isn't this continuing a meme long after it has turned from funny to sad?

I am sure the answer is just because we can, just for fun, to make it more accessible. But I kind of wish there was an answer to that question in the README or on the site.

[nazgulsenpai]

Its a fascinating bare metal OS written by one man complete with development tools. If anything its a testament to his brilliance.

[s5300]

Hey look, another asshole (on HN) who thinks Terry & his both unfortunate & unavoidable life circumstances were just a sad, funny, meme.

Here’s an old comment from Terry I wish he could say to you for your tone & feelings towards him.

>>”STFU. When you can work bigger miracles than I, you can open your mouth.”

[farhaven]

I think Terry would be happy that people want to tinker with what he built even after his death. I mean, he explicitly built it as a sort of throw-back to the early home computer days.

[Lapsa]

well... it's not quite just a meme. I've always found dude more inspirational than funny

[tluyben2]

Yep, most people focused on his illness and his nsfw speak and postings; I always just focused on the technical. The guy was a tech genius.

[nix23]

>Isn't this in bad taste? Isn't this continuing a meme long after it has turned from funny to sad?

The OS contains genius ideas, it's not called "TempleOS" it is public domain, the devel workflow is the same..i think it keeps one of Terry's good sides alive...i would be honored.