NewsFactor: Joining the Cult of Linux

Linux proponents, at times, exhibit an almost religious
zeal for their operating system. As an open-source OS, Linux is not
simply an alternative–it is a completely new way of looking at
development…

“In addition to promoting lofty sentiments, Linux has begun to
offer real competition to the Windows OS. Imagine–an OS based on
cooperative sharing competing with an OS developed by a company the
U.S. government has found to be a monopolist.

“It is a prospect that has filled many Linux adherents–already
believing the open-source gospel–with a powerful urge to preach
and convert…”

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