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osOpinion: Linux Sucks, NT Rocks / Use Linux, NT Sucks Rocks

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 30, 1999

[ Thanks to Kelly
McNeill
for this link. ]

“”Linux Sucks, NT Rocks,” the headline blared.

No, no, no, no, no!”, the old white-bearded fellow shouted
at the new kid. “That’s supposed to be ‘Use Linux, NT Sucks
Rocks’.

“The diaper-clad cherub chomped down on his cigar. “Look Pops,
you gotta get with the times. Your year in the sun is just about
over. Linux is old news, yesterday’s buzz. Don’t you get it, man?
2000 is the year of 2000, Windows 2000, that is.”

“Showing unbelievable agility, the old man leaps forward and
skillfully slices the cigar in two with his scythe. Startled, 2000
jumps back.”

“Hey, look here, ’99. You had a great year with Linux. That
silly Finlander’s face was everywhere. But you are nearly over.
It’s my turn now and I’m bringing lots of cool stuff to the
table.”

Complete
Story

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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