Re: What to call Guix

[Aurélien DESBRIÈRES]

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> I am thinking about the idea of calling Guix "the reference distribution"
> of GNU.  That term seems inappropriate in two ways:
>
> * It comes from "reference implementation", which means an
> implementation intended mainly to be studied when making other
> implementations, rather than for real use.  Guix is not meant
> only to be studied.
>
> * It suggests something that is basic and not at all fancy, whereas
> Guix is an innovative experimental approach.
>
> This leads me to think of calling it an "avant-garde distribution".
> Perhaps "The GNU Project's avant-garde distribution of GNU/Linux".
>
> This also avoids the undesirable effect of suggesting that other
> free distros are rejected.
>
> What do people think?

Guix is another type in the free distro model.

That does not make it better or more free, just another type.

Each type of free distro bring their philosophy and advantage to the
user.

. Trisquel the accessible

. gNewSense the stable and secure

. Parabola the K.I.S.S. model

. Guix the scratch model

People need different and efficient tools, theses model bring 4 type of
solutions for the needs of people.

There is not "better", just different depending of the wish and the
needs of people.


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