thoughts on UNIX and older systems

From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_ncal.verio.com>
Date: Sat Jan 16 17:23:19 1999

On Sat, 16 Jan 1999, Max Eskin wrote:

> > Here's an analogy for you:
> >
> > Linux = DOS
> > FreeBSD = CP/M
> >
> > Therefore, Linux will come to dominate the world. So don't worry.
>
> I'm sorry, but I don't know the vital distinction between the two, and
> would like to find out. As I understand, Linux is somewhat less secure and
> less stable; but what else? And why is Linux less secure/stable?

I don't know where you heard that but its nonsense.

FreeBSD = Cathedral development
Linux = Bazaar development

Read "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" by Eric Raymond to understand what I
mean.

http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/writings/index.html

Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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