[geeks] A Real OS? (was: Re: my capitalization.. etc.)

[alex j avriette]

>> Also, Linux is pretty second-rate compared to The BSD's.
>
> I think you'll find IBM, Sun, HPaq, etc. disagree.

Hm. I'm going to step out on a limb here and make idle conjecture. My 
assumption is if NetBSD had as much name recognition and grassroots buzz 
as linux did, Sun and similar would be backing it instead (or, heck, 
even in addition). I find Linux pretty silly as an OS. I also find it 
ill-suited to enterprise environments. I think Linux just finds itself 
in a convenient position of there being a definite backlash from 
Microsoft and closed source software. It makes it convenient for Sun to 
market linux and IBM to market linux -- but I'm sure they'd be just as 
happy with one of the free BSD flavors if people knew about them.

perhaps I should go start a bsd propaganda campaign. hm.

alex