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On Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:42:28 +0100 Paul Sutton <zen14920@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I take it the consensus is that we should rename the group GNU/Linux user group. I agree with this because it will emphasise both GNU and Linux are different but related items, and also most questions asked are GNU issues, not Linux issues as as you rightly point out Linux is the kernel, A few weeks ago I had a problem with a shell script, which is in effect a GNU issue, if I had problems with compiling the kernel for example then that is a kernel (linux) issue. Matt and Neil are right in emphasising the difference, and the importance that people realise the difference. If we can change it, then it will be for the better, and help new and existing users, and the less time new users spend saying linux and the more time saying GNU/Linux the better I guess.
<devil's advocate> Since the vast majority of problems encountered (by the general populous) are not actually with the Kernel, wouldn't it be more advisable therefore the rename the LUG a GUG? A GNU-User Group? Where should it stop? Should I recommend to the LPI that, since the majority of issues covered in their repertoire of questions are to do with applications written by GNU/FSF and that only a small percentage of it actually covers the Linux kernel, should it not be renamed the GNU Professional Institute? </devil's advocate> -- Artificial intelligence is no match for nuratal stidutipy. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe.