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Why Not Make A Gnu Distribution Of Linux (sic) And Call That Gnu/linux? |
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Answer» All the “Linux” distributions are ACTUALLY versions of the GNU system with Linux as the kernel. The purpose of the TERM “GNU/Linux” is to communicate this point. To develop one new distribution and call that alone “GNU/Linux” would obscure the point we want to make. As for developing a distribution of GNU/Linux, we already did this once, when we funded the early development of Debian GNU/Linux. To do it again now does not seem useful; it would be a lot of work, and UNLESS the new distribution had substantial practical advantages over other distributions, it would SERVE no purpose. Instead we help the developers of 100% FREE GNU/Linux distributions, such as gNewSense and Ututo. All the “Linux” distributions are actually versions of the GNU system with Linux as the kernel. The purpose of the term “GNU/Linux” is to communicate this point. To develop one new distribution and call that alone “GNU/Linux” would obscure the point we want to make. As for developing a distribution of GNU/Linux, we already did this once, when we funded the early development of Debian GNU/Linux. To do it again now does not seem useful; it would be a lot of work, and unless the new distribution had substantial practical advantages over other distributions, it would serve no purpose. Instead we help the developers of 100% free GNU/Linux distributions, such as gNewSense and Ututo. |
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