As a keen follower of Pirsig's writings and the MOQ discussions, and also a
sad computer nerd I was wondering if anyone on the list was following, or was
aware of the current fight between WIndows and the new OS "Linux".
Linux is a free (free as in money, and free as in free speech) operating
system wich is developed by volenteers from all round the world. I assume you
all know who/what Windows and Microsoft are...
I was just wondering if anyone has any views on the Linux vs. MS Windows
battle, as I've read a few comments by Linux users which suggest that Pirsig
and the MOQ has influenced at least some of the development.
A couple of links for those who want some background...
A description of "Copyleft" - the Gnu Public Licence - which covers Linux:-
http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/copyleft.html
The Licence itself:-
http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html
A lengthy article on how "free" development works in practice:-
http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/cathedral-bazaar.html
For anyone interested in finding out some more about Linux:-
www.linux.com
www.themes.org
www.slashdot.org
www.freshmeat.net
www.linux.org
Billysara.
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