Many OS aficionados are fanatics, in the same sense that sports people are fanatics. Very few
exhibit the same level of emotional involvement with cars, clothing, or food. I agree that the
"religion" tag isn't very fitting, but "fanatic" certainly applies.
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Oh, so? Have you ever talked to the guy behind the counter of the local speed shop, your mechanic, or an amateur racer? People who are intimately involved in a field, be it cars, clothing, food, or computers, tend to be passionate and vocal about their preferences. Matter of fact, the more "professional" a person's involvement in a field, the more adamant their preferences become.
I dislike professionals who "go with the flow" or just don't take a personal interest in their chosen field. They tend to be uninspired, and their work competent but mediocre.
The guys who really shine are the wild-eyed maniacs. I trust my Pontiac implicitly with a mechanic who sneers at Camaro owners, since they could'a bought a faster, sleeker Firebird for the same money.
Likewise, I'm not sure how much I would want to eat at a place where the chef was ambivalent about his food. "Just as long as you can keep it down..."
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