Here is an interesting take on the Linux vs GNU/Linux debate that I came
across a little while ago:
http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/blogs/gnu_linux_neither
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On Wed, 2007-04-11 at 09:30 +0100, Jim Kissel wrote:
Every time I get sucked into this debate, I reflect back that John Q.
Public/Joe Sixpack calls it Linux. You may not like it, and probably
don't, but that's not going to change the general public's mind as to
it's proper name.
...but
Toby Smithe wrote:
On Wed, 2007-04-11 at 09:30 +0100, Jim Kissel wrote:
Every time I get sucked into this debate, I reflect back that John Q.
Public/Joe Sixpack calls it Linux. You may not like it, and probably
don't, but that's not going to change the general public's mind as to
it's
On Wed, 2007-04-11 at 09:57 +0100, Jim Kissel wrote:
Toby Smithe wrote:
On Wed, 2007-04-11 at 09:30 +0100, Jim Kissel wrote:
Every time I get sucked into this debate, I reflect back that John Q.
Public/Joe Sixpack calls it Linux. You may not like it, and probably
don't, but that's
On Wed, Apr 11, 2007 at 09:57:36AM +0100, Jim Kissel wrote:
So do I, but some people at the local LUG have taken exception to it.
Heh. Linux User Groups are a great melting pot of opinions. They're great
for just this kind of zealotary stuff. :) and :(
Even worse, I once commented to the
Alan Pope wrote:
On Wed, Apr 11, 2007 at 09:57:36AM +0100, Jim Kissel wrote:
So do I, but some people at the local LUG have taken exception to it.
Heh. Linux User Groups are a great melting pot of opinions. They're great
for just this kind of zealotary stuff. :) and :(
Even worse, I
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Jim Kissel wrote:
Alan Pope wrote:
On Wed, Apr 11, 2007 at 09:57:36AM +0100, Jim Kissel wrote:
So do I, but some people at the local LUG have taken exception to it.
Heh. Linux User Groups are a great melting pot of opinions. They're great
for
From the site:
The accurate name is GNU/Linux but Linux is used more often.
As I understood it, the term GNU/Linux refers to a distribution that
contains only GPL-compatible code.
So, Ubuntu is a Linux distribution, but not a GNU/Linux distribution.
There seems to be some inconsistentcy in
On Tue, Apr 10, 2007 at 04:32:25PM +0100, Mark Harrison wrote:
From the site:
The accurate name is GNU/Linux but Linux is used more often.
As I understood it, the term GNU/Linux refers to a distribution that
contains only GPL-compatible code.
That's what the GNU zealots might want you
Martin Fitzpatrick wrote:
A little late on this, but browsing through the site something popped
out to me on this page below which has the heading Try to Install.
Hmmm... it's actually Try and Install, which in this yer part of the
world (the West Country, like) would mean the same as Try
As the original poster, I am glad you like the site. As ever, all
constructive criticsm is welcomed, so I shall contact the sites
authors on the forum (http://www.nuxified.org/forum/105, incase you
should wish to visit :))
Thanks
Ben Webb
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On 4/9/07, Benjamin Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As the original poster, I am glad you like the site. As ever, all
constructive criticsm is welcomed, so I shall contact the sites
authors on the forum (http://www.nuxified.org/forum/105, incase you
should wish to visit :))
Thanks
Ben Webb
On 4/9/07, Benjamin Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As the original poster, I am glad you like the site. As ever, all
constructive criticsm is welcomed, so I shall contact the sites
authors on the forum (http://www.nuxified.org/forum/105 ,
incase you
should wish to visit :))
Thanks
Robin Menneer wrote:
The penguin to me symbolises these points. Since ubuntu was installed
for me, I have been favourably impressed by its friendly and helpful
interface.
Hope this helps
Tux is Linux - it's the way it is. Bring the Penguin Back is my view,
and *certainly* don't use that
On 4/9/07, Benjamin Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 4/9/07, Benjamin Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As the original poster, I am glad you like the site. As ever, all
constructive criticsm is welcomed, so I shall contact the sites
authors on the forum (http://www.nuxified.org/forum/105 ,
Benjamin,
A little late on this, but browsing through the site something popped
out to me on this page below which has the heading Try to Install.
http://www.getgnulinux.org/switch_to_linux/
Paraphrasing Yoda, do or do not, there is no try. I may just be a
pessimist but try suggests failure.
On 4/8/07, Martin Fitzpatrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Paraphrasing Yoda, do or do not, there is no try. I may just be a
pessimist but try suggests failure. Using neutral Installing Linux
or Setting up your computer makes it sound like it'll be easier -
and makes it more likely people will
The site does look great, nice, simple and easy to read. Linux does need a
good '/switch' type site.
I hope the group involved has also registered getlinux.org before someone
else does.
Colin
On 3/21/07, Benjamin Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I for one would think, and I'm sure many would
http://www.getgnulinux.org is designed to change this. It explains
what Linux is on a level that even non-tech types could understand and
also why and how they would switch. It is a perfect site for someone
who knows nothing about Linux at all.
I like the site very much - Good Job !!
On 21/03/07, Colin McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The site does look great, nice, simple and easy to read. Linux does need a
good '/switch' type site.
I hope the group involved has also registered getlinux.org before someone
else does.
Colin
I'm glad you share my opinion. Unfortunately,
Nice little site Ben.
I've forwarded your original to the manlug mailing list.
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Benjamin Webb wrote:
I for one would think, and I'm sure many would agree with me, that the
http://linux.org website is rather ugly in design, and not welcoming
or terribly explanatory to linux newcomers.
http://www.getgnulinux.org is designed to change this. It explains
what Linux is on a
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