I would love to see the "but it's GNU/Linux!" shouts ended. In days of yore there was a case that you really were using the Linux kernel with a predominantly GNU user land, true. But now other projects like browsers, desktop environments, and office suites make up a much greater share of the code in a given system and the GNU portions can usually be swapped out. Insisting that GNU be put on a pedestal does a disservice to the rest of the ecosystem. Also, GNU/Linux just sounds clumsy, unlike Linux. Something that rolls off the tongue is its own virtue.

[–] Zach777@fosstodon.org 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@pingveno @KelsonV Honestly I think that is just an old joke at this point lol.

[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For the most part yes, but there are still adherents to "GNU/Linux" that will talk your ear off if you give them the air and an excuse.

[–] beyond@linkage.ds8.zone 5 points 1 year ago

Insisting that GNU be put on a pedestal does a disservice to the rest of the ecosystem.

Interestingly, this is the exact same argument I make against putting Linux on a pedestal.

[–] ozamidas@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

While it does sound clumsy, it also doesnt sound like a brand, and i appreciate that.

The part that i appreciate the most about free software is its community. I think GNU/Linux highlights that more than pronouncing the name of a single project.

[–] m532@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Just GNU. GNU is the OS. They don't call android Android/Linux either.

[–] kilgore_trout@feddit.it 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This does not concern at all the posted article.

[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

From the article:

Hammering on about “GNU/Linux” nomenclature