I’ve worked in both Windows and Linux shops, and there are subtle differences between the geekdom peasants in each. I’ve collected the ones I’ve noticed from my own experiences, and made a list out of them. (I’m skipping the obvious technological differences.) Keep in mind that I’m basing this list on the geeks I know in my little corner of the world, so your mileage may vary. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
Windows Geeks go to Vegas for Blackjack.
\nLinux Geeks go to Vegas for Cirque du Soleil.<\/p>\n
Windows Geeks drink coffee.
\nLinux Geeks drink super caffeinated soft drinks.<\/p>\n
Windows Geeks watch football.
\nLinux Geeks watch soccer.<\/p>\n
Windows Geeks eat Fish and Chips.
\nLinux Geeks eat Sushi.<\/p>\n
Windows Geeks drive Hybrids.
\nLinux Geeks drive Bio-diesel Mercs.<\/p>\n
Windows Geeks jog.
\nLinux Geeks play Wii Sports.<\/p>\n
Windows Geeks play World of Warcraft.
\nLinux Geeks play World of Warcraft. (Oh. Wait. That’s the same.)<\/p>\n
So in the end, it appears that the thing that unites us is WoW. Is there anything that game can’t do? Hmmm, now that I think more about it, there’s a bunch more things Windows and Linux Geeks have in common. I think I’ll do that list tomorrow. \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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