Master Foo Discourses on Returning to Windows
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A student said: "We have learned that Unix is not just an
operating system, but also a style of approaching problems."
Master Foo nodded in agreement.
The student continued: "Then, the Great Way of Unix can
be applied on other operating systems?"
Master Foo sat silent for a moment, then said: "In every
operating system there is a path to the Great Way, if only
we can find it."
The student continued: "What, then, of Windows? It is
preinstalled on most computers, and though its tools are
mostly far inferior, they are easy to use for beginners.
Surely, Windows users could benefit from the Unix
philosophy."
Master Foo nodded again.
The student said: "How, then, are those enlightened in
the Unix Way to return to the Windows world?"
Master Foo said: "To return to Windows, you have but to
boot it up."
The student said, growing agitated: "Master Foo, if it is
so easy, why are there so many monolithic and broken
software packages for Windows? Elegant software should also
be possible with a GUI and fancy colors, but there is little
evidence that this occurs. What becomes of an enlighted one
who returns to Windows?"
Master Foo: "A broken mirror never reflects again; fallen
flowers never go back to the old branches."
