It just dawned on me the irony of this thread being posted on the website (afterall, this list is duplicated on the website...). Has the What is linux been on the site all this time? or is it new? I dont think Ive read it before, must have been too obvious :)
Jamie On Wednesday 30 January 2002 21:40, you wrote: > The website gives GNU some credit. See the 'What is Linux' page[1]. > > In the first paragraph: > > Linux, properly known as GNU/Linux... > > There is also a whole section near the bottom of the page titled, > "What is GNU?". > > I think this is enough. Anyone reading our site thoroughly will know > that Linux is properly called GNU/Linux, and that GNU contributed > greatly to Linux's existence. (and the the site is outdated and has > incorrect meeting locations :) > > [1] Although, as RMS pointed out, this page should be title, "What is > GNU/Linux" http://www.euglug.org/what_is_linux.phtml > > -Rob > > > On 20020130.2108, Dexter Graphic said ... > > > > >Two cents from a novice: "GNU" doesn't tell me anything meaningful. > > >What other operation system needs to differentiate between kernel or > > >OS and the whole system? > > > > With DOS/Window, Microsoft owns/controls both the kernel and the > > rest of the OS so there is no product distinction necessary. > > > > >How do you say it, "gnulinux", or "gnu slash linux"? > > > > Nobody says "slash" that I know of, "gnu linux" is how I say it. > > > > Dex
