[khaledh]

> Linux won

Linux started at the peak of Unix, but also when Unix was getting fragmented across vendors and mired in lawsuits. At the same time, PC hardware was getting better and faster, making the timing great for a PC-level Unix-like OS. Also remember that Linux didn't win in a short period of time. It would take over a decade (I'd say maybe two) for it be taken seriously.

I've come to the conclusion that technical superiority doesn't matter much. What matters is grit, perseverance over a long horizon, building an ecosystem (especially hardware drivers), accepting collaboration (be kind, not necessarily nice), and fostering a welcoming community.