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Journal Journal: "Linux is obsolete" according to Andy Tanenbaum

Marcelo Menezes (from Freecode Brasil) found a discussion started by Minix author Andy Tanenbaum in 1992 on "comp.os.minix", entitled "Linux is obsolete". Its just historical curiosity, but shows some points about why Linux was so successful since its very beginning. And some curious (and optimistic) forecasts about GNU Hurd.

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