> "Linux" refers to a specific implementation of a POSIX-oriented operating system
According to Richard Stallman, "Linux" refers to a kernel. It is "GNU/Linux" that refers to an operating system and at least the Debian folks honor that (from www.debian.org: Debian uses the Linux kernel, but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux). However, I would agree that common usage of the word Linux refers to an OS and not a kernel. If Mr. Stallman wanted his moniker to stick, he should have chosen a sexier brand name than GNU (it also seems ironic to me that "GNU" claims GNU's not UNIX, but GNU/Linux is arguably more UNIX-like than any other OS). "Mike MacIsaac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (845) 433-7061 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
