Archive for December, 2009

Software and religion

Friday, December 25th, 2009
Actually, Linux would be related closer to “pagan” or polytheistic religions. We believe in multiple gods (software authors), although there is a high deity (Linus) who created the universe (Linux) where the rest reside. Some of the other deities work not only in his universe, but in others as well (other *nix’s, and even Windows).The gods are kind and benevolent. Not only do they bestow their gifts upon us (software), but they show us the way (source) so we can ascend to their level.Not only do they welcome ascension, but the know that no being, god or mortal, is without flaw. They listen when we say there is a problem (bug report) and accept our suggestions (patches) to make the universe better.

Praise be to the gods and goddesses.

And to you, on the cusp of the celebration of the Winter Solstice, I wish you and yours the best. May we help educate the nonbelievers (monotheistic computer followers) into seeing the light (the world which is *nix).

Stolen from a JWSmythe’s Slashdot comment

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not making a claim about religion.  I’m just saying we shouldn’t put all our eggs in one basket when it comes to our software.

OSS 1, Proprietary 0

Monday, December 21st, 2009

http://www.gnome.org/~federico/news-2009-12.html#a-note-about-hackfests