> Why not put MacOS on the new hard disk you mentioned, and GNU > on the old one, and see how it compares to MacOS-X even under > the handicap of running from a slower disk.
Hate to get technical, but you are wrong to refer to LINUX as just GNU. When Linus Torvalds originally created LINUX, it was simply that - LINUX. The GNU part is almost entirely one man's folly. Richard Stallman may want people to use his forced GNU when refering to LINUX, but at a push it is GNU/LINUX. Almost the entire world actually refers to it as LINUX. RMS argued that LINUX is a kernel on top of which GNU tools run - this is why he attempted to force the name as GNU/LINUX. The GNU part only exists in his and other GNU zealots minds though. Plenty of other OS uses GNU software - even MacOS X does - as GCC is entirely GNU. Some hobby OS like Syllable use almost as much GNU software as LINUX does, but I don't see RMS forcing them to call it NGU/Syllable. In reality, he was using LINUX as a springboard for publicity, and perpetuating that is hurting no one, but kind of annoying if you know the history behind it. Technically, the GNU OS you refer to should be GNU/HURD as that is actually a completely GNU Operating System. -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
