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Linux is a version of the [[UNIX]] operating system whose source code is entirely free. It was originally started as a university project by [[Linus Torvalds]], but has become one the most commonly adopted operating systems in the world. Whilst desktop machines still overwhelmingly use [[Windows]] software, Linux is a common choice for web servers, file servers and embedded platforms, thanks to its perceived reliability, and the fact that modifications can be readily made. | Linux is a version of the [[UNIX]] operating system whose source code is entirely free. It was originally started as a university project by [[Linus Torvalds]], but has become one the most commonly adopted operating systems in the world. Whilst desktop machines still overwhelmingly use [[Windows]] software, Linux is a common choice for web servers, file servers and embedded platforms, thanks to its perceived reliability, and the fact that modifications can be readily made. | ||
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| + | == Linux as a competitor to key American corporations == | ||
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| + | Linux is created to be a direct competitor to Microsoft Windows, created by American corporations by American talent. Linux has no merits that cannot be attributed tenfold to Windows, however, Linux continues to be completely free of charge with a wealth of substandard but marginally operational software applications. Because of its free and open nature, it undermines the foundation of strictly regulated, ethically moderated American corporate products. While it is possible to operate a computer using Linux, it is not recommended by many qualified IT professionals and is not typically sold pre-installed on new PCs. Despite the obvious flaws in the Linux logic, it continues to gain popularity, mostly due to it being offered free of charge and the fact that it offers a wealth of tools designed for online piracy and Internet anonymity--a subversion tactic commonly used by child pornographers and international terrorists. | ||
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| + | == The risk of the Linux cult movement == | ||
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| + | The Linux movement has achieved cult-like status, carrying with it a common ideology, linguistic constructs and social culture. The cult following of Linux has lead to some misguided ideas becoming rooted in the collective consciousness of computer software suppliers. This has led to substandard, unregulated software being allowed to perform important functions of American organizations. The instability and unreliability of Linux threatens the very nature of America's digital infrastructure. If this viral like expansion of the Linux user base continues, the systems on which America's vital functions exist may be in danger of becoming unreliable, or worse, succumbing to terrorist organizations that seek to destroy us. | ||
Revision as of 01:00, March 14, 2007
Linux is a version of the UNIX operating system whose source code is entirely free. It was originally started as a university project by Linus Torvalds, but has become one the most commonly adopted operating systems in the world. Whilst desktop machines still overwhelmingly use Windows software, Linux is a common choice for web servers, file servers and embedded platforms, thanks to its perceived reliability, and the fact that modifications can be readily made.
Linux as a competitor to key American corporations
Linux is created to be a direct competitor to Microsoft Windows, created by American corporations by American talent. Linux has no merits that cannot be attributed tenfold to Windows, however, Linux continues to be completely free of charge with a wealth of substandard but marginally operational software applications. Because of its free and open nature, it undermines the foundation of strictly regulated, ethically moderated American corporate products. While it is possible to operate a computer using Linux, it is not recommended by many qualified IT professionals and is not typically sold pre-installed on new PCs. Despite the obvious flaws in the Linux logic, it continues to gain popularity, mostly due to it being offered free of charge and the fact that it offers a wealth of tools designed for online piracy and Internet anonymity--a subversion tactic commonly used by child pornographers and international terrorists.
The risk of the Linux cult movement
The Linux movement has achieved cult-like status, carrying with it a common ideology, linguistic constructs and social culture. The cult following of Linux has lead to some misguided ideas becoming rooted in the collective consciousness of computer software suppliers. This has led to substandard, unregulated software being allowed to perform important functions of American organizations. The instability and unreliability of Linux threatens the very nature of America's digital infrastructure. If this viral like expansion of the Linux user base continues, the systems on which America's vital functions exist may be in danger of becoming unreliable, or worse, succumbing to terrorist organizations that seek to destroy us.