This will be a short note on my thoughts of whether to say “GNU plus Linux” or just “Linux.” I like Richard Stallman and all his work in the free software community and I definitely like it more than Linus’ position on “open source.” For whether to say Linux or GNU+Linux though, I’m sticking with Linux.
- Linux is easier to say
- Linux is much more recognized
- Everyone who believes in free software knows it’s GNU+Linux
- Even if you call it GNU+Linux, people who don’t believe in free software yet use it won’t get the political message anyways
- GNU deserves credit and the
manpages all include GNU in the footers - I’m sorry GNU
I get it Mr. Stallman, if I didn’t get any credit for my work I would be mad as well.
There are so many in the same position though, no one recognizes the great work curl’s creator Daniel Stenberg even though he has created and maintained so many essential programs.
I’m sorry GNU and FSF enthusiasts.
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