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Mar 9, 2026 · Industry Insights
The Evolution of Linux Part 1: Hacker Culture Origins and the UNIX Commercialization Paradox
The article traces Linux's roots back to the 1960s, exploring how early hacker ethics at MIT and Bell Labs gave rise to UNIX, and how the later industrial push for proprietary, costly UNIX licenses created a paradox that reshaped the open‑source movement.
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