While I support GNU, and recognize the significance of associating GNU with
Linux, I do not think changing the groups name is necessary, nor a good
idea.

First, unless someone is specifically talking about the Linux Kernel, the
term "Linux" has become a term which encompasses the kernel as well as
supporting GNU software.  I know by textbook definition Linux refers to the
kernel only, but I think its safe to say that by the popular consensus,
people have redefined (coined if you will) the term to include the entire
OS.  I would submit an argument saying that by using the word "Linux",
people are (most of the time) referring to the GNU/Linux package.

Second, the term LUG has its own, well known definition.  GLUG is confusing,
unknown to people, as as stated in my first argument I feel that the term
Linux implies the inclusion of GNU software.

As stated before, KISS.

Just my two cents, I am open to friendly debate on the issue!

Cheers,
Andy



On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 4:31 AM, Chuck Cole <cncole at earthlink.net> wrote:

>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto:
> tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Mike Miller
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 2:02 AM
> > To: TCLUG List
> > Subject: Re: [tclug-list] TC*G*LUG
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 6 Oct 2008, Chuck Cole wrote:
> >
> > > The KISS version of the name works for most folks...
> > >    and was what was chosen first,
> > >       and was chosen by folks who knew of Stallman (etc) when they
> chose.
> >
> > Well the first name used for the system was GNU, wasn't it?  Then Linus
> > wrote a kernel and named it Linux, after himself, and said that it was
> > "nothing" without GNU.  So why don't we call the system that includes the
> > Linus' kernel GNU, which was its original name?
> >
> > The fact that many people call it Linux doesn't imply that we shouldn't
> > call it GNU/Linux.  The name serves a useful purpose by promoting an
> > ideal.
> >
> > Mike
>
>
> KISS.. otherwise we must give credit to von Neumann, and Amazing Grace (et
> al) whose contributions made GNU possible and are
> essential today for any instance or artifact of GNU or Linux that runs.
>  Whenever we give a name, we shorten the full etymology and
> genealogy for various reasons that are best approximated as KISS.  Clarify
> in a website in a history paragraph so it's duly noted,
> but don't expect everyone to change speech or writing in everyday usage.
>  Life and language are full of examples of KISS terminology
> or nicknames, etc.  How about Neumann-GNU-Linux...  to remember and give
> credit to the top ten or twenty whose works are about
> equally essential ?
>
>
> Chuck
>
>
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