genius programmer

Is there such a thing as a genius programmer? I wonder what would make somebody qualify as one. Programming a fully functional and usable OS on your own that outclasses the BSDs and linux within a short time?

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A person who innovates new programs or methods? Well yeah! My dad worked as a HIPAA consultant, and built many systems from the ground up. He even worked on MUMPS once, hated it after SQL was made.

I am sure there are other fields in the F.L.O.S.S. world who do the same.

Also, check out the field of RTOS, that's were the money is coming in now from.