init system could be different, systemd, shepherd, sysvinit..etc

"base packages" that comes with different distro is way different

Guix is a notable mention for having the minimal bootstrap source. On top of that, it is functional package management, implying you can rollback safely (at the cost of disk space).

If your interview shows promises, then I think the cert gives the employer confidence in your ability.

No.

Im not surprised by how quick it dies, base solely on the bad attitude of Spez.

emacs

It is uncommon but normal to skate as transport in city.

You are missing the "GNU slash",

GNU/Linux dethrones Windows

since it becomes a monopoly

sounds like a wiki

Inline skates

V taper