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    [–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

    My guess: it's a mouthful and not catchy. "Linux" is short, catchy and easy to pronounce. With "GNU/Linux" I don't even know if I'm supposed to spell out the GNU or pronounce it as a word, and I don't know if I'm supposed to say the "/" as "slash" or "plus" or "and" or if it should actually just be silent. I like to type how I speak, so if I don't know how to say it I'm not going to write it, and I'm not going to like reading it.

    I can totally see the merits for "GNU/Linux" but don't underestimate the importance of catchiness. Maybe if it were shortened to "Ginux" it could stand a better chance, but then we'd have another gif situation.

    [–] spadgerr@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Lignux

    [–] Schadrach@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 4 months ago

    Which when you try to say it as written sounds like some degenerate version of "lick nuts" which is possibly not intended?

    [–] SuDmit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

    Lignux balls)) Btw, I personally like it, shame it won't spread.