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GNU is an ecosystem of free software. Linux is a kernel. People often refer to the whole system as Linux, but what they really mean is GNU/Linux.
by acapybara 4y ago
GNU is an ecosystem of free software.
Linux is a kernel.
People often refer to the whole system as Linux, but what they really mean is GNU/Linux.
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- whutsurnaym 4y agoI've discovered that referring to it as "LiGNUx" is a really good way to clear up ambiguity and annoy all of your coworkers.
- jimmaswell 4y agoThis sounds dangerously close to "ligma" if you try to pronounce it.