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Re: Debian GNU or Debian GNU/Hurd?



On Wed, Sep 26, 2001 at 05:43:07PM -0700, Thomas Bushnell, BSG wrote:
> I don't think there is any inherent need to have "Hurd" on the CDs
> except for the sake of clarity.  
> 
> The correct name of the system is GNU, and Debian has put it together,
> so "Debian GNU" makes the most sense to me.
> 
> There are other things that should be on the CD besides the main
> name.  There should be the architecture, the word "binary", a version
> number, and hey, why not "the Hurd" too.  All of these things are
> important additional information which can help to reduce confusion.
> 
> Are we allowed a whole phrase?  More than one line?
> 
> Debian GNU
> Hurd i386 binary
> Version mumbledeefrotz
> 
> might be my favorite version, but I'm interested in what others think.

IMHO, that sounds perfect.

-- 
Adam Olsen, aka Rhamphoryncus



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