In comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc wally <root@localhost.localdomain> wrote:
> sandy wrote:
> > i am a begginer to the world of unix, an interviewer asked me " wat do u
> > think is the difference between unix(or *.nix) and windows" i kindly
> > request u to help me to ans this Q?
>
> The difference is the same as that between a bicycle and a space shuttle,
> with windows being the bike. In essence they are both a means of
> transportation.

I'll have to remember that one :-)

But I would compare microsoft "windows" to ice skates rather than a bike.

- Philip

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