The Impact of the Linux Philosophy (Opensource.com)
Starting with the premise that all operating systems have a philosophy,
this article
on Opensource.com looks at the Linux philosophy and how it differs from
other operating systems. "Imagine for a moment the chaos and frustration that would result from attempting to use a nail gun that asked you if you really wanted to shoot that nail and would not allow you to pull the trigger until you said the word “yes” aloud. Linux allows you to use the nail gun as you choose. Other operating systems let you know that you can use nails but don't tell you what tool is used to insert the nails let alone allow you to put your own finger on the trigger."