The Pendulum Swings, Again

Re:The Pendulum Swings, Again by loup-vaillant on Monday September 24, 2012 @07:10PM (#4567571)

RMS definitely was right to insist on "GNU/Linux" for GNU systems, though: we have proof now that some people who can tell a kernel from an OS can't express themselves clearly when they do need to communicate that distinction.

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Re:The Pendulum Swings, Again by jlgreco on Monday September 24, 2012 @11:41PM (#4568455)

Exactly. For years I did not see the point in "GNU/Linux" as a term. I understood why he wanted it called that, and sympathised with him, but I lacked a reason to actually care.

Now though the distraction is useful. I use GNU/Linux on my servers, desktops, and laptops, and I use Android/Linux on my phone. The terminology now makes conversation easier, instead of more cumbersome.

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Re:The Pendulum Swings, Again by gonzo on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @12:01AM (#4568506)

What has changed is that you have discovered a use for the term. RMS already had one.

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Re:The Pendulum Swings, Again by jlgreco on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @12:19AM (#4568543)

Exactly. It is no longer just about ideology or giving proper credit anymore.

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Re:The Pendulum Swings, Again by jiggy2011 on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @04:32AM (#4569273)

Maybe it would have made more sense to try and just call it "GNU", "Gunoo-slash-linucks" is just too big of a mouthful.

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Re:The Pendulum Swings, Again by slurgfest on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @09:30AM (#4570203)

Then how would we refer to the Hurd?

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