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Linux Forums: Linux & Open Source Software: The Present

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 20, 2006

[ Thanks to An Anonymous Reader for
this link. ]

“Welcome to part two of a series for beginners explaining what
Linux is, where it came from, where it’s going, how to use it and
why you should. Regular Linux users or Linux Forums gurus, are free
to add helpful comments and clarifications, but remember, you are
clarifying Linux for newbies, not seeking to score points over your
fellow gurus…”


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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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