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GNU -- G'no way...



You are correct:GNU's Not Unix.
"Kevin M. Gleason" wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I was lecturing to my students yesterday and was asked 'what does GNU
> stand for?'. My response was the standard line -- "Gnu Not Unix."
> My English Majors (students) said, 'You cannot include the name of the
> definition in the definition'.
> I responded, "Programmers can...ever hear of recursion?"
> 
> My question... was I being a smart S or a revolutionary? OR!! Am I wrong
> entirely?
> 
> Your feedback requested.
> 
> Kevin
> 
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