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Re: [Fwd: Re: [Savannah-hackers] Free Curriculum Project]
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Peter Hutnick |
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Re: [Fwd: Re: [Savannah-hackers] Free Curriculum Project] |
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Sat, 16 Nov 2002 10:53:13 -0700 (MST) |
Richard Stallman said:
> Of course I can generally use the term GNU/Linux to refer to a
> system based on the GNU tools and a Linux kernel on Savannah, or in
> other "official capacities." On the other hand I'm not prepared to
> commit to censoring myself on this all the time.
>
> I only mean in the materials of this project and when officially
> talking about it. Is that ok?
>
> If I were to use the phrase "Red
> Hat Linux" on Slashdot, or say "I run Linux on my desktop" on a
> non-GNU mailing list I don't want to have to worry about you
> retracting your offer of hosting. This is not to say I won't make
> an honest effort, I just don't want to have to worry about a big
> bearded dude jumping out from behind the bushes shouting "Gotcha!"
>
> I never do that. Changing a habit is hard, and everyone makes
> mistakes; when someone makes a mistake, I don't jump on him, I just give
> him a reminder. It's an opportunity to learn.
>
> So don't worry that it will be harsh. The question is only if you're
> willing to do these things.
>
>
> So, is it ok?
Yes.
-Peter