On: What algorithm did Windows XP use to choose your initial user picture?

[amelius]

They simply find some problems more interesting to solve than others.

Just like the rest of us.

[amelius → amelius]

(Perhaps it shows that Apple engineers are pushed to grind at the boring problems more; therefore maybe it is better to work at Microsoft)

[bayindirh → amelius]

Early in my career, I have read a blog post from someone senior about boring/entertaining work. In short it stated to following:

    Even if you work on exciting things, the project will always have boring parts.
    You'll need to develop these parts as well, so be prepared and show the same respect to all parts.

So, I'd personally rather work on all parts equally well rather than winging boring parts and create something subpar.

[amelius → bayindirh]

Maybe. By the way, I chose Apple as an example but their software is just about as bad, only slightly better.