In article <34l5qb$...@geraldo.cc.utexas.edu> l...@slip-14-1.ots.utexas.edu (Dances With Geeks) writes:

Sorry, but you're stuck with the "GNU approach" (whatever that means)
because you use software and libraries covered by the GPL. Any "problems"
perceived with GNU software applies equally to Linux.

RMS's idea (which I have heard first-hand) is that Linux systems
should be considered GNU systems with Linux as the kernel. This
might be an over-generalization, but you get the idea. Linux systems
don't use exclusively GNU software, and don't adhere 100% to the
GPL ideal. However, the _guts_ of the system (kernel, libraries,
all of the basic and no-so-basic binaries, and so forth) are all
covered by the GPL. Most of these were developed by the GNU project.
Why shouldn't GNU receive recognition for this? RMS is simply stating
the status quo in a different way.

The Debian Linux Association is working with the FSF in order to
develop a good working relationship with them, as well as to
assist each other through shared resources. Case in point: I'm
going to Cambridge (perhaps next week) to install Debian on a machine
on the FSF's network. The GNU project has donated the machine and
network connectivity for Debian's use---something that we can all
benefit from.

Calm down. The FSF isn't the Borg. They are not out to assimilate Linux.

M. Welsh