UNIX 4u2 Why I use Linux on my desktop

This paper endeavours to demonstrate that UNIX's strength lies in the simplicity of its design. The basic design principles are presented rst. This is followed by what could be considered to be the secondary principles. Legacy style examples are then presented to demonstrate the eectiveness of the design. This is followed by the presentation of some examples associated with recent developments in the software industry. A case is then made for UNIX's simplicity being even more relevant in today's software world, than it was when UNIX rst arrived on the scene so many years ago