The limited utility of the phrase “GNU/Linux”

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The limited utility of the phrase “GNU/Linux”

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Technology@beehaw.org • 2 years ago

“GNU/Linux” distinguishes Linux distributions primarily by the presence of GNU software, which is seldom the most meaningful or practical distinction.

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