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or cult, I don't see difference (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 64 points 7 months ago (2 children)

no, linux is the kernel. "free software" is the religion

(but seriously, theres nothing here that could be called a religion, that would be like saying d&d is a religion or a cult because a lot of people like it, or like calling any community a religion. it makes no sense)

[–] dudinax 24 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The difference between Linux and a cult is that Linus Torvalds actually did what he said he'd do.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Yeah he doesn't have a creepy harem while making promises about wacky rituals granting access to "The Ultimate Repository," while telling you to cut ties with any non-Linux friends. (Yes, even BSD.)

Then we could start worrying. Lol

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Even free software isn't, because free software delivers objective, non-placebo benefits to people, whether they "practice it" or not. Even when they don't consciously participate or are even aware of it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

yeah i put the stuff inside () because i want people to know nothing here and nothing related is a religion