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They call it GNU/Linux - thanks Sun!They call it GNU/Linux - thanks Sun!Posted Apr 7, 2008 9:09 UTC (Mon) by coriordan (guest, #7544)In reply to: They call it GNU/Linux - thanks Sun! by bronson Parent article: Sun Microsystems' Next Linux Move (Seeking Alpha)
IBM is an example. They have TV ads saying that Linus wrote an operating system. It's not a big conspiracy constructing a delicate false world. It's a simple naming decision based on priorities. If they want to help the free software movement, they could call it "GNU/Linux" all or some of the time, and if they don't, they can just call it "Linux" and publish ads with fantasy tales of it's creation.
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They call it GNU/Linux - thanks Sun! Posted Apr 7, 2008 20:32 UTC (Mon) by bronson (subscriber, #4806) [Link] Then this sounds like a false dichotomy...? Just because IBM doesn't particularly care about the GNU project, that doesn't mean that they're conspiring with other companies to prevent people from hearing about it either. Lies are pushed through TV adverts every day... If an IBM advert is the best indicator of an anti-free-software conspiracy, well, I don't think you have much to worry about. :)
They call it GNU/Linux - thanks Sun! Posted Apr 7, 2008 21:14 UTC (Mon) by coriordan (guest, #7544) [Link] Ah, maybe you misread my post. I said there's *no* conspiracy. IBM doesn't need to conspired with anyone to undermine the GNU project. A sufficient number of companies will do it of their own free will. The point is that most companies that profit from using, distributing, and providing services related to GNU software never tell the public or their customers that it is GNU software. The GNU project developed the software as a way to spread the philosophy, so when people spread the software while minimizing the link to the philosophy, they're undermining the GNU project. The GNU project works to give users freedom. So people undermining the GNU project are harming the cause of the free software movement. Sun decided to start acknowledging the GNU project. Fair play to them.
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