--- Jan Schaumann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sean 'Shaleh' Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
<SNIP>
> The difference is that "M$" contains a judgement.  "Un*x" or it's
> variants are neutral.  It's intended to summarize the various flavors of
> UNIX-like operating systems with one word.


I've started using Nix because it seems more inclusive. Originally I
understood the use of "Un*x" was to protect against lawsuits from AT&T
during the great BSD Freedom wars. After we won, it became an inclusive
use which lead me to my first sentence.

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