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Locking Down Linux: Is it Necessary?

Posted by Jeff91 on · 18 comments
Thoughts on Technology; By Jeff Hoogland
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In recent years it seems the term "user friendliness" has become associated with the exact opposite of what I love about Linux: Lack of freedom, and customization. Does Linux need to conform to sell in today's market?

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Comments (18)

Or maybe it should be "Loching Down Linux".
nice, Linux, Scottish style.
I made TC say "Ow."

Okay, my work here is done. ;-)
Jeff91 Story submitter ·
Heh, it's correct on my page... Quick typing makes for mistakes. I had already emailed Scott asking if he could correct the mistake.

~Jeff
But Jeff, how do wii no ewe didn't altar it after monty's post above?
I totally let this happen, what a dork I am..lol. Fixed.
Never argue with the editor-in-chief. Yes Scott, quite right you are.
Quoting:quite right you are.
Like Yoda, we speak.
Thanks for fixing that Scott :)

~Jeff
Quoting:Thanks for fixing that Scott :)
Somebody fixed that Scott? No children for you!
As I pick myself up off the floor after a fit of hilarity, I'm reminded of something my daughter once said:

"Let's eat grandma." "Let's eat, grandma."

Punctuation: It saves lives.

Icafiero,

Let's see if I understood your point, you have a close knit family that likes to save on the grocery bill. While I do not share your culinary tastes, however, I will neither argue with your predilections nor will I ever accept an invitation to join you for dinner. The menu might be a bit too distressing.

YBT
Quoting:Punctuation: It saves lives.


Ah yes, punctuation. The difference between "I helped my uncle, Jack, off a horse" and "I helped my uncle jack off a horse".
Everyone,

I seriously suggest we stop this horsing around here and focus on the real problems with misplaced hands and other paraphernalia.

YBT

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