• ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.orgEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Update: New definition for the Linux trademark and related terms!

    As Linux is enjoying wider adoption among less technically inclined individuals, we are making changes to what we call the project and key components to make referring to them more straightforward and avoid gatekeeping.

    Major changes:

    Term Meaning in versions up to 6 Meaning in versions 7 and up
    Linux LT’s project of an open-source OS kernel OS based on the Linux kernel with GNU utilities
    Linux kernel redundant LT’s project of an open-source OS kernel
    Linux without GNU redundant OS based on the Linux kernel without GNU utilities
    GNU/Linux OS based on the Linux kernel with GNU utilities deprecated
    Linux distro Specific OS distribution based on the Linux kernel Specific OS distribution based on the Linux kernel with GNU utilities

    Please make sure to update corresponding API calls and documentation when upgrading to kernel 7.x. You will be able to use deprecated terms during support periods on kernel versions 6.x.

    • Flipper@feddit.org
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      11 months ago

      The version with Linux, we call “GNU/Linux.” It is OK to call it “GNU” when you want to be really short, but it is better to call it “GNU/Linux” so as to give Torvalds some credit.

      I suggest we call it Linux for short. Good thing you can use Linux without GNU.