Smack, crack, hack and track any network with Linux (not Windows)

This month’s topic is “I didn’t know you could do that in Linux” and I’ve been talking about open source software and general aspects of Linux that can enhance the experience of those using it.

My colleague and good buddy Alex Zaharov-Reutt has noted that pretty much all open source software, while possibly developed primarily by Linux users, comes in a Windows flavour too. I guess the Linux philosophy does encourage sharing.

So, I said “Linux has a great IM client,” and Alex said, “Yep, it’s available for Windows too.” I said “Linux has a great RSI-prevention package,” and Alex said, “Yep! Windows does too.” So I said, “Gaylords say ‘what’” and Alex said ... ok, maybe I have paraphrased a little. Alex does make a good point. It’s one thing to compare open source software against proprietary competitors and argue that Linux gives you a wealth of software for free, but the strength of that argument is diluted if the same options are also available to Windows users.