"My server has been getting a lot of hits lately from searches looking for the following keyword set: 'windows vs unix term paper.'
"On the one hand, I suppose this reflects increased academic interest in Unix. On the other, it does make me wonder about the marking keys used to judge a student's success in differentiating the two environments. As a public service, therefore, I thought I'd provide an overview for what to look for--and what to avoid--in Unix-vs.-Windows comparisons..."