Topic: What is the difference between Linux and GNU/Linux?
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ started this discussion 15 years ago #3,539
Just curious.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #64,115
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,120
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,124
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@64,124 (Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ)
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,133
advi !!3gpAcg/hF joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,141
Linux kernel and GNU userland
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,152
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
The Owl !yshAAUvyds joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 30 seconds later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,154
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
advi !!3gpAcg/hF replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,156
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
I never said they weren't. I think it's stupid to call it anything other than Linux.
I never said they weren't. I think it's stupid to call it anything other than Linux.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,161
@previous (advi !!3gpAcg/hF)
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
advi !!3gpAcg/hF joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 51 seconds later, 22 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,163
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
http://www.debian.org/ports/kfreebsd-gnu/
WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW
http://www.debian.org/ports/kfreebsd-gnu/
WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 35 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,188
brie !OudrPWaUDQ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,197
It is a silly debate. People who don't understand computers are going to keep calling it linux, and that, it seems, is what pisses off the angry term-knowers the most.
Hell, I call it linux, myself. I prefer to have people understand what I am talking about over being "correct". Confusing computer illiterates just leads to more annoying questions... like "how do I check my email?"
The damage is done. Deal with it.
Hell, I call it linux, myself. I prefer to have people understand what I am talking about over being "correct". Confusing computer illiterates just leads to more annoying questions... like "how do I check my email?"
The damage is done. Deal with it.
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RedFox !rFox/iQSaQ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 42 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,204
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,210
If only someone could interject.
advi !!3gpAcg/hF replied with this 15 years ago, 12 minutes later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,252
@previous (Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ)
u lookan for a distro to install or just wanted somebody to post the copypasta?
u lookan for a distro to install or just wanted somebody to post the copypasta?
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 58 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,255
@previous (advi !!3gpAcg/hF)
> or just wanted somebody to post the copypasta?
don't understand a word you said bro.
> or just wanted somebody to post the copypasta?
don't understand a word you said bro.
The Owl !yshAAUvyds replied with this 15 years ago, 14 seconds later, 59 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,256
@64,210 (Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ)
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linuxâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux†distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
advi !!3gpAcg/hF replied with this 15 years ago, 42 seconds later, 59 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #64,261
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #64,269
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faggot !26D7I/H7YY joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 23 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #64,614
I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re refering to as Niggers, is in fact, KFC/Niggers, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, KFC plus Niggers. Niggers is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning KFC system made useful by the KFC corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the KFC system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of KFC which is widely used today is often called “Niggersâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the KFC system, developed by the Colonel.
There really is a Niggers, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Niggers is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself;
Many computer users run a modified version of the KFC system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of KFC which is widely used today is often called “Niggersâ€, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the KFC system, developed by the Colonel.
There really is a Niggers, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Niggers is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself;
(Edited 2 minutes later.)
Fuchs !!4KU9PSdLG replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #64,615
> mfw this threadLeo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #64,746
ヲワナメ !LSD69pSotU replied with this 15 years ago, 11 hours later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #64,907
ヲワナメ !LSD69pSotU double-posted this 15 years ago, 54 seconds later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #64,909
@64,614 (faggot !26D7I/H7YY)
> [Niggers] is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself;
so accurate
> [Niggers] is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself;
so accurate
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #64,969
@64,907 (ヲワナメ !LSD69pSotU)
Lol yes! I'm so angry!!! I'm turning green and my shoes are splitting in two!
Lol yes! I'm so angry!!! I'm turning green and my shoes are splitting in two!
ヲワナメ !LSD69pSotU replied with this 15 years ago, 43 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #65,013
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psychopath !PAHVpsycho joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #65,168
BSD-UNIX > GNU-LINUX