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Submission + - Linux boycott called for (boycottlinux.org)

An anonymous reader writes: Linux is a replacement for the Unix kernel which is used in GNU/Linux, originally authored by Linus Torvalds of Finland. It represents a monumental increase in complexity, a slap in the face to the Unix philosophy, and its inherent domineering and viral nature turns it into something akin to an "in-kernel" implementation of Unix that is spreading all across the Unix ecosystem. This site aims to serve as a rundown and a wake-up call to take a stand against the widespread proliferation of Linux, to detail why it is harmful, and to persuade users to reject its use, and especially its ubiquity.

Disclaimer: We are not Unix purists by any means. We do recognize the need for a new Unix kernel in the 21st century, but Linux is not it.

Submission + - Unix Admins on Debian's systemd adoption: "The Fork is strong with this one"

Tsolias writes: It appears that systemd is still a hot topic in the Debian community. As seen earlier today, there is a new movement shaping up against the adoption of systemd for the upcoming stable release, Jessie. They claim that "systemd betrays the UNIX philosophy", it makes things more complex, thus breaking the "do one thing and do it well" principle.

Comment Re:Has it been working so far? (Score 1) 387

The linux kernel [is] in your desktops, in your web servers, in your cell phones

Not quite, but yeah. Is somewhat prevalent.

your cars, in your televisions, in your game systems, in your embedded devices...

Now your fanboyism is showing. None of those are significantly Linux-driven, which is mostly because of the GPL.
Stop giving Linux credit for what is primarly BSD domain, if anything.

Comment Yes, but you are even worse. (Score 4, Informative) 240

And that compatibility still is important today. For one thing, APIs can be written in C (starting with the POSIX API) and be used by programs written in either C or C++ or in language X, or language Y, or language Z.

FTFY. This is due to calling conventions, not due to a 'language compatibility'

Here's an idea: if you don't know shit about C++, don't post shit about C++?

Here's an idea: If you don't know shit about the basics of programming, don't post, like, at all. Especially avoid calling others idiots when you're at the same time making clear you're even less competent.

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