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Comparing Linux and BSD, Diplomatically

Posted by timothy on from the famous-diplomat-linus-torvalds dept.

Joe Barr writes "Talk about a red-button issue. How do you compare Linux and the BSDs and keep the debate from turning into a friendly-fire flame-fest nightmare between bigots on both sides of the line? Linus Torvalds once handled a similar situation by wearing a BSD beanie at USENIX while delivering a Linux talk. Now he tries it again in this interview on NewsForge ."

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  1. Joe, RTFA by __aagmrb7289 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What the hell? This is diplomatic? Luser.