On 07-Aug-07, at 8:20 AM, Raj Mathur wrote: > 1. Easily recognisable
nope - it was rejected by all parties to the dispute as implying that linux is a gnu project > > 2. Unambiguous yes - claims linux as a gnu project > > 3. Clear as to import yes - see 1 and 2 above > > 4. Sufficiently close to other terms (Linux, GNU/Linux) to be > considered > a derivate and sufficient to irritate both sides of the debate > > 5. Not a redefinition of anything redefinition of *everything* > > Further, Niyam gave clear reasons why he uses that term instead of the > full GNU/Linux, which convinced me, at least. I for one don't see any > reason why he should not continue to use that term till it falls > out of > his ears if he so desires. what are these typographical problems? I could understand if it was '\' which has many meanings. In my opinon, leaving out the '/' is sheer laziness - and creates unnecessary trouble. Do not disturb a convention that has been settled for around 15 years. -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/ _______________________________________________ ilugd mailinglist -- [email protected] http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Next Event: http://freed.in - September 28-29, 2007 Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
