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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. Real Technology Guys by npsimons · · Score: 3, Interesting
    The article suggests that real technology guys don't wear shorts, T-shirts or baseball caps.


    Really?


    (/me looks down at shorts and "Got Root?" t-shirt, as well as Teva sandals)


    Hmm, guess I must not be a "real technology guy".


    Seriously, who do these people think they're kidding? There will *always* be a contingent of us who wear shorts and t-shirts, and quite frankly we don't *care* what other people think of that.


    To conclude, I leave you with a quote:


    Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a new wearer of clothes.
    -- Henry David Thoreau

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    Nathan's blog
  2. Slightly OT: History by cant_get_a_good_nick · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Strange how fashion at times has come down to un-practicality, proving chic-ness and how rich you are by how impractical your actions are.

    Blue bloods were called that because they were so pale that their veins showed through their skin. They weren't like the field workers, out in the sun all day, and they wanted to prove it. Now that normal jobs are inside and not outside, I find it a bit ironic now that having a tan now is chic, showing that you're not stuck inside all day.

    A couple Halloweens back I had one of those long frilly shirts (don't ask) with the lace on the cuffs. I was thinking as I wore it, I'd end up ripping them to shreds or accidentally killing myself if I wore it regularly. Totally impractival. But it proves I don't have to do anything, I have servants to do it. How cool I am!!

  3. Ponytails? Pffft! by Cally · · Score: 3, Interesting
    Ponytails are for yuppies, and people who work in advertising. Be like me - let your freak flag fly - just say NO! to hairbands, and let your shaggy mane fly as free - free as the wind - as the software we use!


    NB: joke... I keep it in a ponytail, outside the comfort & security of my own home...

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    "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." -- Goethe
  4. The part I liked.... by Xtifr · · Score: 3, Interesting

    The casual mention of MS's booth at LWE really pleased me. Yeah, just another company making Linux credible to the business types. No mention of any MS FUD or speculation on their possible ulterior motives. Just the bald fact: they were there, lending credibility. Somehow, I doubt that's the spin MS wanted (though I'm sure they were aware it was a possibility).

    The rest of the article was pretty mundane, but no worse than I'd expect from the mainstream press (as opposed to industry press). Yeah, we've had suits at the shows for years, but the reputation of a system for "freaks and geeks" is still alive. Yeah, they got a few details wrong, but that's the press for ya. But the oh-so casual mention of MS I liked.

  5. big Inaccuracy by twitter · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Some software is created just for fun. Other software is created to insure that you have control of your computer. Don't confuse "commercialism" with the evil practices of current commercial software vendors. They are stupid and will be replaced. Much software created just for fun is of great use to all of us becuse it was licensed as free. Go visit clarity to learn what why and how.

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    Friends don't help friends install M$ junk.