Hi Robert, > A request has been made that each instance of "Linux" in the FAQ be > replaced with "GNU/Linux".
I thought this zealotry had fizzled out about 2013. :-) > However, in order to make sure that the FAQ reflects the community's > wishes, I'm submitting the proposal here for community feedback. Those preferring GNU/Linux are more likely to reply. > If anyone has strong feelings on it one way or another, chime in. Do not change to using GNU/Linux. It's a purely political term; there is no case for technical accuracy. Alongside GNU programs I have Clang, musl C library, X Windows, KDE, Firefox, LibreOffice and many other non-GNU project, non-GNU licensed, parts. Singling out GNU for credit is unfair to those. "Linux" can be the kernel or a distro. Context makes this clear in the majority of cases. Appending `kernel' or `distribution' in the odd remaining case is sufficient. GNU/Linux is more awkward to read, and to verbalise in the mind. Using RMS's declaration of correction pronunciation, "GNU slash Linux" or "GNU plus Linux", makes this worse. (He argues, correctly, saying "GNU Linux" is wrong because it suggests Linux is a GNU project.) The term GNU/Linux is dying a natural death. Do not resuscitate. -- Cheers, Ralph. https://plus.google.com/+RalphCorderoy _______________________________________________ Gnupg-users mailing list Gnupg-users@gnupg.org http://lists.gnupg.org/mailman/listinfo/gnupg-users