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Linux Essentials - Second Edition
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You can frequently select a product or technology on purely pragmatic grounds—what OS works well for a given task, which software suite is the least expensive, and so on. Sometimes, though, understanding the principles and philosophy that underlie a technology can be useful, and knowing these might even guide your choice.
This is true of some Linux users; the open source model of Linux, which we introduced in Chapter 1, “Selecting an Operating System,” has implications that can affect how Linux works. Furthermore, some in the Linux world can become quite passionate about these principles. Whether or not you agree with these individuals, understanding their point of view can help you appreciate the Linux culture, which you’ll find in the workplace, online, at conferences, and so on.
This chapter covers these issues, beginning with information on Linux’s origins and its development over...
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