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Gnu Is A Small Fraction Of The System Nowadays, So Why Should We Mention It? |
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Answer» In 2008, we found that GNU packages made up 15% of the “main” REPOSITORY of the gNewSense GNU/LINUX distribution. Linux made up 1.5%. So the same argument would apply even more strongly to calling it “Linux”. GNU is a small fraction of the system nowadays, and Linux is an even smaller fraction. But they are the system's CORE; the system was made by combining them. Thus, the name “GNU/Linux” REMAINS appropriate. In 2008, we found that GNU packages made up 15% of the “main” repository of the gNewSense GNU/Linux distribution. Linux made up 1.5%. So the same argument would apply even more strongly to calling it “Linux”. GNU is a small fraction of the system nowadays, and Linux is an even smaller fraction. But they are the system's core; the system was made by combining them. Thus, the name “GNU/Linux” remains appropriate. |
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