FOSS Force blog writer and long time open source user Larry Cafiero writes this article on why he is moving from Linux to BSD.
Over the last several weeks, I have to confess to doing a little soul-searching in the wake of some developments in the Linux world, and I’ve come to a decision of sorts. It’s hard to say when the actual tipping point was, but you can probably mark it around the time Sarah Sharp closed the door on any further Linux kernel work, augmented by the accompanying “lack of understanding” by some who are significantly smarter than their responses would reflect.
The Devil & BSD: Leaving Linux Behind: http://fossforce.com/2015/11/devil-bsd-leaving-linux-behind/
Also, check out a story about an encounter he had with a random person on the topic of Linux/BSD.
Is That Linux? No, It’s PC-BSD: http://fossforce.com/2015/12/linux-no-pc-bsd/
I use both Linux and FreeBSD (well, PC-BSD to be more specific). I’ve not left Linux behind, yet, but I’m moving closer every day. The fighting within the community over this or that is just becoming too much. And I know how popular Linus is but the way he treats many in the FOSS community is unacceptable. A lot of people say, “That’s just Linus being Linus.” Well, it’s still unacceptable. You treat people like that, no matter what.