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/




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