“Four weeks ago I wrote a column on Linux. It listed several
myths about this open-source computer operating system software.
For each myth, I described the kernel of truth behind the myth,
then debunked the myth itself.“Generally favourable, it nevertheless took a balanced,
sometimes critical approach.“The response was a storm of 40 e-mails, way more than the norm,
according to my editor. While most expressed favourable views about
the column, several took issue with specific points.“The experience taught me a thing or two about the Linux
community and global communications. I also learned more about the
challenges of making Linux work for non-technical users like
me…”
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