Am Mittwoch 17 Juni 2009 18:29:23 wrote Rémy Marquis:
[...] So, why are we still using "Linux" (in the wiki) instead of calling it "GNU/Linux"? Why are not we acting brave enough to acknowledge contributions by GNU project by just merely calling it GNU/Linux? Ref : http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html
Calling OpenSUSE a GNU/Linux system will make Free Software Advocates like me embrace this community with more ease and love.
Generally speaking, we said "Linux" by referring to the whole thing, as a bunch of packages around a kernel. It is a simplification, which has moreover become a common notion for the general public. Imho, if you truly want to reflect the diversity of open-source software in this name, you should change every "Linux" occurrence to "GNU/Linux/X11/KDE/Apache/etc." which is not appropriate.
Lets Keep It Short and Simple :) Full ACK -- Sincerely yours
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