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Reminiscing Old School Linux

t14m4t writes "While the Linux experience has improved dramatically over the years (remember the days of Kernel version 2.0? or even 1.2?), Tech Republic revisits some of the more-fondly-remembered artifacts of the Linux of years past. From the article: 'Of all the admin tools I have used on Linux, the one I thought was the best of the best was linuxconf. From this single interface, you could administer everything — and I mean EVERYTHING — on your Linux box. From the kernel on up, you could take care of anything you needed. With the dumbing down of the Linux operating system (which was actually a necessity for average user acceptance), tools like this have disappeared. It’s too bad. An admin tool like this was ideal for serious administrators and users.'"

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  1. Re:I see Linux, I think Linus. Must be the names. by scrib · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    When I see Linux, I think fat 30 year old lonely virgins who still live at home with mummy.

    Aw, does belittling others help you feel better about your choice of OS? You must be a Mac user...
    You can't spell "Mac" without "AC!"

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    Help! Help! I'm being repressed!