He could have not replied and let someone who works directly on the project (as RMS hasn't done so significantly in a number of years) answer the question more effectively. As it is, it comes off as douchey.
(And, c'mon: dude, I'm very sorry, but the results are in, and it's Linux. Throw out those grapes, they've gone sour.)
(And, c'mon: dude, I'm very sorry, but the results are in, and it's Linux. Throw out those grapes, they've gone sour.)