Computer Architecture - week 2

Learning about Linux is not something that turns me on, computers, yes, but not operating systems. I have yet to delve into the Linux program and discover what it's all about. I did like the fact that someone created it based on four principles, one of them being free, another being open to the public to modify and the upload the modifications for all to use. Without his openness and willingness to let us have his operating system for free, Bill Gates might not have made Windows as fast as he and his company did.
Riding the Bear was very interesting to watch. I had no idea that IBM was considered a bear at the time. The philosophies of each company were too different. IBM was the solid businessman, working nine to five, weekends off, suits, ties, and had a stereotypical type company. At one time, everyone wanted to be with them as they were the biggest industry around. Then came a company that allowed people to come and work as they please..brainstorming all sorts of ideas, not letting the company clock run them. They were willing to work whenever and do whatever it took to create their product because they had a passion for what they were doing. In some ways, the passion is what kept Bill Gates and his company going, and going, and going. He's right to surround himself with the brightest of students, as that is what keeps his ideas and innovations going strong. I do think there are other companies out there that will rival his in a different way. With what we all see, the Internet looks to be the way to go, even to store information. It's amazing what ideas people come up with. Now the new bear might be Google...