[Golden Eagle]

What is dangerous about Linux that you couldn't easily do if Linux didn't exist?

Simple. You wouldn't have crumbling software companies in the US while Red China and other advesaries build up their own arsenal of software. This is just like the loss of manufacturing to over there, but now it's software engineering. But don't worry, your little Linux is thriving. It must be a great day for the Linux crowd.

[singsong]

What is dangerous about Linux that you couldn't easily do if Linux didn't exist?
Various BSD Unix systems exist with full source available on much easier terms than Linux. They were available before Linux - developed originaly in Finland. We got it here for free when the lead developer accepted a US job offer. BTW Miscrosoft sold source to Russia and others. Most important, the OS is not and should not be a stumbling control point for any business. It's not that important. The competition is elsewhere. Of course some companies simply can't stand competition...

[tortoise]

You wouldn't have crumbling software companies in the US while Red China and other advesaries build up their own arsenal of software. This is just like the loss of manufacturing to over there, but now it's software engineering.

I must yield to your brilliant use of the Chewbacca defense.