It is unfortunate, or rather quite ignorant, to talk about the historical role of Linux and not mention single word of GNU and Richard Stallman. Please find out the role of the Free Software Foundation and the much volunteer work they have done to make the Linux kernel not just a leisurely exercise, but a usable operating system like Unix.
These analogies, while imperfect, are still super useful. I think about whether Google, MSFT, and AAPL are like ABC, NBC, and CBS - 3 titans dominating the communication stream, where decades go by without serious challenge to their hegemony.
It is unfortunate, or rather quite ignorant, to talk about the historical role of Linux and not mention single word of GNU and Richard Stallman. Please find out the role of the Free Software Foundation and the much volunteer work they have done to make the Linux kernel not just a leisurely exercise, but a usable operating system like Unix.
These analogies, while imperfect, are still super useful. I think about whether Google, MSFT, and AAPL are like ABC, NBC, and CBS - 3 titans dominating the communication stream, where decades go by without serious challenge to their hegemony.
Butt I digress: good piece, Matt.