but the term 'Linux' is commonly used as a shorthand for GNU, X, GNOME, the Linux kernel and more. I know, I use that shorthand myself. But only one of the com

but the term 'Linux' is commonly used as a shorthand for GNU, X, GNOME, the Linux kernel and more. I know, I use that shorthand myself. But only one of the components you mention (GNU) was created for the explicit reason that the article describes. those of us that understand the difference know the author is talking about GNU I'm not sure even the author actually realises he was talking about GNU. The "Linux or GNU/Linux (sorry Richard Stallman)" quote gave me the impression that he has heard of RMS's pedantry about the term GNU/Linux, but he doesn't understand why RMS is pedantic about it, or any of the other relevant history. and those that don't think Linux is GNU anyway. ... which would seem to justify the comment, in itself. :) BTW, _Why_ does this have more upvotes than WildUtah's comment?!? Their comment is far more to the point than my one.