At 08:03 AM 7/16/2008, you wrote:
Daniel R. Koehler wrote:
> Maybe we should just refer to the whole GNU/Linux
> thing with a new name, that includes neither
> "GNU" or "Linux". Call it Everyone's Operating
> System (EOS) or something that is more creative
> than what I can think of right now.
But what *is* that "whole thing" that might be called EOS? Where can I
download it from? Is there a list of what components it contains? We need to
define what it is before we can give it a name.
> That way,
> everyone can form a picture in their own mind of
> what it means, be it the kernel, the interface,
> the tools, the distribution, or whatever.
I think one of the major causes for this eternal argument is just that.
Everyone forms their own picture of what "Linux" or "GNU/Linux" means, and
people keep talking past each other because they don't realize that they're
talking about different things.
Bj?rn Persson
You are right, that is the rub. I am reminded of a bit of
wisdom from my technical writing days: Know your audience. For many
members of this list, when speaking about "GNU/Linux", there is a
definite meaning and even personal feelings about this, so one must
choose their words well. I think GNU/Linux is fine. For most people
who just use the distributions on a daily basis, terms like "Fedora"
or "Linux" or "Fedora: A Linux OS" all mean the same thing, even if
not technically correct. If I even say "GNU" they give a blank stare.
I have no problem with using the term "GNU/Linux", with the
right audience. But I more often just use the distribution names.
I apologize for my earlier long post with everything
quoted. I was using an unfamiliar computer and email client, and it
obviously didn't work right.
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