Is ‘Linux’ a Word Better Left Unspoken?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 19, 2013

It’s no secret that brand image is a crucial consideration in most any consumer product’s success, and Linux is surely no exception.

That’s been a hot topic of conversation before, but recently it’s popped up again with a fresh new twist.

“The Linux Inside Stigma” was the title of the post on Linux Advocates that started the ball rolling this time, and rolled it has, to Slashdot and beyond.

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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