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When attempting to explain various operating systems, I came up with the following metaphors into the Trek universe. Explanations are given before the connection. Everything thought out to the nth degree. Steeped in arcane ritual. + BSD Unix, and the Vulcans Does things the traditional, uncivilized way. + System V Unix, and the Klingon Empire A combination of the above. An unstable mixture at best. + Sys V Rel 4, and the Federation As powerful but strange. Very restrictive. Requires a different mindset and a lot of formalism. + VMS, and the Romulans Small, wily, mostly for profit. Lots of small independent operators who occasionally gang up. + DOS, and the Ferengi The following two non-operating system metaphors also come to mind. Your mind has already been assimilated. + Usenet, and the Borg Judges you by the standards of three centuries ago. Occasionally makes it hard to get work done. + George Bush, and Q
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