[Linux-aus] Linux Australia core values - second draft.

Ben Sturmfels ben at softwarefreedom.com.au
Sun May 1 13:38:41 EST 2011


On 30/04/11 21:01, home at oranges.id.au wrote:
>> Linux Australia was founded with a focus on the Linux operating system
>
> I've heard it said that "Linux operating system" is a non sequitur,
> because it is a kernel and part of the GNU/Linux operating system. Is
> that generally agreed upon around here, disputed, ignored, considered
> pedantry, or something else?

Thanks Mike and Council for the great work on the values statement!

I agree with Greg on the importance of using the term "GNU/Linux". 
Beyond just acknowledging the GNU project, "GNU" links us to the motives 
of freedom that started this whole movement. It helps outsiders 
understand our values.

Ben



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