I'm doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu) for 386(486) AT clones. - Linus Torvalds

It's one of those rare "perfect" kernels. So if it doesn't happen to compile with your config (or it does compile, but then does unspeakable acts of perversion with your pet dachshund), you can rest easy knowing that it's all your own damn fault, and you should just fix your evil ways.

Really, I'm not out to destroy Microsoft. That will just be a completely unintentional side effect.

It's what I call "mental masturbation", when you engage is some pointless intellectual exercise that has no possible meaning.