Why does the C preprocessor interpret the word “linux” as the constant “1”?

Re:Why does the C preprocessor interpret the word “linux” as... by alttag on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @09:33AM (#6521100)

While I can't imagine much discussion here that couldn't occur on SO, I did want to say thank you for posting this. I found it quite interesting.

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Re:Why does the C preprocessor interpret the word “linux” as... by TeMPOraL on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @09:51AM (#6521194)

+1, I love those interesting Stack Overflow (and Stack Exchange) posts that started to appear here every other week. I always learn something new/interesting from them. Thank you dcro :).

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Re:Why does the C preprocessor interpret the word “linux” as... by brey on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @10:09AM (#6521302)

no doubt the SO question will soon be closed as "not a question" or "too interesting" or some other draconian response :(

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Re:Why does the C preprocessor interpret the word “linux” as... by Karunamon on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @10:11AM (#6521313)

They'll lock it to keep newbies away if nothing else, but I doubt it'll get shut down. This is a "good fit" for the Stack sites though - it's a direct question with one single direct answer.

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