From Buying Red Hat to Building Your Own Linux with AI: 1999 vs 2026
unixterminal · x · 2026-08-07
X user unixterminal contrasts: In 1999, you spent $50 at Best Buy for Red Hat 5.2 with 3 CDs and a 400-page book. In 2026, you spend $400 in AI credits to build your own Linux distro the way you want. This highlights AI's transformative impact on software development.
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