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Changing Face of Linux?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the stuff-to-read dept.

standards writes "Reuters is reporting that pony-tailed Linux Users have been seen mingling with executives in short-sleeved golf shirts. The article suggests that real technology guys don't wear shorts, T-shirts or baseball caps." the article is mostly about the business focus of Linux these days, although I think the writer is a couple years late since I think this was really the case about 4 LinuxWorld's ago ;)

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  1. A couple years late ? by tmark · · Score: 5, Funny

    the article is mostly about the business focus of Linux these days, although I think the writer is a couple years late since I think this was really the case about 4 LinuxWorld's ago ;)

    If so, doesn't this mean Slashdot is ALSO a couple years late with this story ;)

  2. Re:bad news for Linux? by Reziac · · Score: 3, Funny

    Are you sure? I opened up this here linux package, and now I've got this big hairy bear shambling around my living room, going "Gnuuuuu, gnuuuuu...." ;)

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    ~REZ~ #43301. Who'd fake being me anyway?
  3. Re:history? by antirename · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yeah, but now we have showers, and running hot water, which do help. I used to buzz my hair, because combing it was a pain. Now I'm letting it grow, because keeping it cut was a pain. And I have a beard because shaving is a pain. I'll bet a lot of other long-haired, bearded professionals have a similar reason: the less you have to do to be ready for work when you wake up in the morning, the better.