[Ipg-smz] What happens when Linux keeps getting better and better?

[Alan Zeichick]

IOS. It’s an iPad Mini. 

I didn’t say, by the way, that Linux is bad, or that I don’t use it. Because I do use Linux. 

However, it is cultish and overhyped, nonetheless, imho. 

-A


> On Dec 20, 2018, at 12:03 PM, Christine Hall <christine at fossforce.com> wrote:
> 
> "Tenderly tapped on a tiny tablet"
> 
> I wonder what operating system that tiny tablet is using?
> 
> Christine Hall
> Publisher & Editor
> FOSS Force: Keeping tech free
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>> On 12/20/18 1:48 PM, Alan Zeichick wrote:
>> I’ll suggest “cultish” and “overhyped.”
>> -A
>> Tenderly tapped on a tiny tablet
>>> On Dec 20, 2018, at 11:44 AM, Phil Shapiro <pshapiro at his.com <mailto:pshapiro at his.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>   Folks, sjvn is in the unenviable position of having to describe Linux, which just keeps getting better and better.  Let's all chip in and
>>> buy him a Dictionary of Superlatives. My fear is that we're running out of adjectives to describe Linux. The Earth has a finite supply
>>> of adjectives. We may have to soon start mining asteroids for new adjectives -- just to describe Linux.
>>> 
>>>       Take pity on journalists who cover the open source beat. It's not their fault that Linux keeps getting better. Toss them an adjective
>>> from time to time. They'll be so appreciative if you do.
>>> 
>>>                  phil
>>> 
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