that old GNU/Linux argument

[Ric Moore]

On Sun, 2008-07-20 at 22:32 -0430, Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
> On Mon, 2008-07-21 at 04:47 +0200, Björn Persson wrote:
> > Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
> > > Having said that, my *usage* of the term "Linux" encompasses any
> > > accumulation of software that has a useful purpose and is constructed
> > > around a Linux kernel. This includes GNU+Linux, X+Linux,
> > > Fedora/Debian/Ubuntu/Slackware/etc. and the system that runs my wife's
> > > RAZR-2 cellphone.
> > 
> > OK, that's a fairly clear explanation. Apparently you're in the "everything 
> > and the kitchen sink" camp too.
> 
> Everything? There is a world outside Linux. It contains Windows, MacOS,
> VMS, VM/370 etc.
> 
> > >         'When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful
> > >         tone,' it means just what I choose it to mean, neither more nor
> > >         less.'
> > 
> > Yeah, that pretty much sums it up. When combined with the assumption that 
> > everyone else automatically knows what Humpty Dumpty wants the words to mean 
> > it ensures endless misunderstandings.
> 
> It appears the misunderstandings are happening anyway.

That quote isn't complete without the bit about having the power. Ric

-- 
----------------------------------------------------
My father, Victor Moore (Vic) used to say:
"There are two Great Sins in the world...
..the Sin of Ignorance, and the Sin of Stupidity.
Only the former may be overcome." R.I.P. Dad.
Linux user# 44256 Sign up at: http://counter.li.org/
http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/oar
https://oar.dev.java.net/
Verizon Cell # 336-254-1339
-----------------------------------------------------