Hey William,
The correct term for linux is "GNU Linux"....haha, none of that
hurd stuff.
~~Nick
> Jeremy Portzer said:
> > On Sat, 2003-06-21 at 12:59, Glenn wrote:
> >> As to RedHat 9.0 vs. RedHat 9:
> >>
> >> Distinction noted. Thanx to all who responded.
> >>
> >
> > You've still got it wrong. There is a space between "Red" and "Hat".
> > The company that makes the product is "Red Hat" or "Red Hat, Inc." and
> > the product name in question is Linux. Hence, "Red Hat Linux 9." (When
> > talking about Microsoft Windows 2000, you never shorten it as "Microsoft
> > 2000" do you? Then why do people insist on doing the same with Red Hat
> > Linux?)
>
> You need to talk to more computer newbies! I quit counting the number of
> times someone has asked me about "Microsoft 98" (translation "Microsoft
> Word 97") or "Microsoft 97" (translation "Microsoft Windows95").
>
> Could be worse, he could have asked "Is this where I talk about Linux 9?".
> While more technically correct ("Linux" is the product name), it is
> pretty worthless.
>
> --
> William Hooper
>
