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Line 3: − − While in theory Linux’ open development model seems democratic, it shows many aspects of [[stalinism]] (a form of [[communism]]). Torvalds is the sole leader of the Linux project without democratic legitimation. Another aspect are the strong tendencies to force companies into losing their interlectual property by forbidding proprietary device drivers.<ref>[http://lkml.org/lkml/2003/12/3/228], [http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/475654/focus=475796]</ref>
I didn't used to be able to spell intellectual, now I are one.
Originally the term "Linux" was used to refer to just the [[kernel]] developed by Torvalds, but today it is used interchangeably to refer to both the kernel and a complete operating system which includes the kernel, graphical user interface, file system and other software, collectively known as a ''distribution''. Major Linux distributions include [http://www.redhat.com/ Red Hat], [http://www.novell.com/linux/ Suse] and [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu].
Originally the term "Linux" was used to refer to just the [[kernel]] developed by Torvalds, but today it is used interchangeably to refer to both the kernel and a complete operating system which includes the kernel, graphical user interface, file system and other software, collectively known as a ''distribution''. Major Linux distributions include [http://www.redhat.com/ Red Hat], [http://www.novell.com/linux/ Suse] and [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu].
Owing to the nature of open source software, many variants of a Linux distribution may be created by using the original code and making changes to it to suit a particular need. For example, a group of [[Satanism|Satanists]]{{fact}} have released Ubuntu Satanic Edition <ref>[http://parker1.co.uk/satanic/ Ubuntu Satanic Edition]</ref>, which is based on the Kubuntu <ref>[http://www.kubuntu.org/]</ref> distribution, using a "Satanic" theme. The software is otherwise unchanged. There is also a Ubuntu Christian Edition <ref> [http://www.whatwouldjesusdownload.com/christianubuntu/2006/07/about-ubuntu-christian-edition.html Ubuntu Christian Edition] </ref>, demonstrating how GPL licensed software which may be modified with seemingly opposite goals.
Owing to the nature of open source software, many variants of a Linux distribution may be created by using the original code and making changes to it to suit a particular need. For example, a group of [[Satanism|Satanists]]{{fact}} have released Ubuntu Satanic Edition <ref>[http://parker1.co.uk/satanic/ Ubuntu Satanic Edition]</ref>, which is based on the Kubuntu <ref>[http://www.kubuntu.org/]</ref> distribution, using a "Satanic" theme. The software is otherwise unchanged. There is also a Ubuntu Christian Edition <ref> [http://www.whatwouldjesusdownload.com/christianubuntu/2006/07/about-ubuntu-christian-edition.html Ubuntu Christian Edition] </ref>, demonstrating how GPL licensed software which may be modified with seemingly opposite goals.