no, linux is the kernel. “free software” is the religion
(but seriously, theres nothing here that could be called a religion, that would be like saying d&d is a religion or a cult because a lot of people like it, or like calling any community a religion. it makes no sense)
Even free software isn’t, because free software delivers objective, non-placebo benefits to people, whether they “practice it” or not. Even when they don’t consciously participate or are even aware of it.
no, linux is the kernel. “free software” is the religion
(but seriously, theres nothing here that could be called a religion, that would be like saying d&d is a religion or a cult because a lot of people like it, or like calling any community a religion. it makes no sense)
Even free software isn’t, because free software delivers objective, non-placebo benefits to people, whether they “practice it” or not. Even when they don’t consciously participate or are even aware of it.
The difference between Linux and a cult is that Linus Torvalds actually did what he said he’d do.