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Getting some respect



Just picked up the latest copy of "Sys Admin" magazine (January 97). And 
its a special issue on what else, Linux. 

I though it was pretty cool, hope it's as easy to get in Israel as in the 
US.

Here is part of the editor's forum :

"Few areas in the UNIX realm, however, are as lively as Linux, The 
theme of this months issue. Born in the often idealistic arena of 
freeware, and following the free software model largely established by 
Richard Stallman's GNU project, Linux has become somewhat of a 
phenomenon. Not only has this freeware re-implementation of the POSIX 
specifications gained substantial  and enthusiastic support within the 
freeware community, but Linux also has another distinction. It is 
beginning to gather support from commercial ISVs as well."

It does go on to say that "Commerical-grade UNIX from Data General, DEC, 
Fujitsu-HAL, HP, SGI, Sun and others still are the best choice for 
various systems and applications. The Linux free software model, however, 
does provide an intriguing alternative for some purposes."

Well I am not sure about the last part (being a bit biased, but the issue 
is a good one. And the recognition is great!

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David Reckles                                    dxreckles@amoco.com 
Systems Engineer
EDS

"Well look on the bright side, if these things always worked - I wouldn't 
have a job!"
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