ZDNet: The LinuX-Files: Uncovering the OS Conspiracy | Linux Today

ZDNet: The LinuX-Files: Uncovering the OS Conspiracy

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 12, 1999

“In many ways, Linux, the open source alternative OS, has a
lot in common with The X-Files. Instead of a government conspiracy,
the Linux community opposes all-powerful Microsoft. And just as the
TV show was a cult favorite that crossed into the mainstream, so
too Linux is poised to crossover…”

“Microsoft’s anti-Linux paper. What better way to validate your
opponents than to publicly attack them. Last week, Microsoft posted
a document on its Web site entitled: “Linux Myths.” It seems
Microsoft only thinks Linux is a serious competitive threat when
the DOJ is looking. The document challenges such Linux “myths” as
“Linux is Free”…”

“While it’s not yet a full-fledged hit, Linux is gaining
popularity. The truth is out there.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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