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Linux Quotes

On free software and the people who build it.

Linux inspires strong opinions about freedom, cost, and who software is really built for, and these quotes are able to capture that developer-first mindset well.

Linux people do what they do because they hate Microsoft.

Quotes by Theo de Raadt

There are a lot of people who've been able to ditch their Windows machines and switch over to Linux because they can now use their Exchange server for calendaring and collaboration from their Linux desktop.

Quotes by Nat Friedman

A lot of that momentum comes from the fact that Linux is free.

Quotes by Nat Friedman

If Microsoft ever does applications for Linux it means I've won.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

Able Quotes

I do get my pizzas paid for by Linux indirectly.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

I've been very happy with the commercial Linux CD-ROM vendors linux Red Hat.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

Linux has definitely made a lot of sense even in a purely materialistic sense.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

Making Linux GPL'd was definitely the best thing I ever did.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

The thing with Linux is that the developers themselves are actually customers too: that has always been an important part of Linux.

Quotes by Linus Torvalds

Always Quotes

Mostly I use the O2 as an X terminal, however, running my apps on Linux and displaying remotely.

Quotes by Jamie Zawinski

Cosmoe works on any of the standard filesystems available for Linux.

Quotes by Bill Hayden

For personal use, I recommend the free and open-source Truecrypt, which comes in flavors for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Quotes by Barton Gellman

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Linux quotes emphasize about the software?
They highlight that Linux is free, developer-driven, and often adopted by people switching away from other operating systems for practical reasons like compatibility.
Why do some people switch to Linux, according to these quotes?
One quote points to being able to keep using an Exchange server for calendaring and collaboration from a Linux desktop as a real, practical reason to switch.
Is there tension between Linux and other companies in these quotes?
Yes, one quote bluntly ties Linux enthusiasm to a dislike of Microsoft, capturing a long-running rivalry that has shaped tech culture for years.
What makes Linux development different, per these quotes?
One quote notes that Linux developers are also customers themselves, a dynamic described as an important, defining part of the project's culture.
What's a related topic worth reading next?
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