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Excitement for Open Source
- David Antrel found a cheap Slackware Linux CD set.
- He got excited about not running Windows and the open-source nature.
Pre-Linux Command Line
- Developers always desired command-line control, even before Linux.
- Early command-line tools like Emacs and GNU paved the way.
Linux's Rise and Microsoft's FUD
- Linux gained popularity due to its open-source nature and large contributor base.
- Microsoft initially dismissed Linux, then spread FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) as it grew.