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diff --git a/Hurd/TheGnuHurd.mdwn b/Hurd/TheGnuHurd.mdwn index 319ceee5..a4cb7f28 100644 --- a/Hurd/TheGnuHurd.mdwn +++ b/Hurd/TheGnuHurd.mdwn @@ -52,3 +52,17 @@ Copyright (C) 2001, 2002 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite Verbatim copying and distribution of this entire article is permitted in any medium, provided this notice is preserved. -- [[Main/JoachimNilsson]] - 13 May 2002 + +---- + +# <a name="Language_and_the_Hurd"> Language, and the Hurd </a> + +The Hurd has its share of linguistic debate. The subject of proper usage comes up quite often. + +We call our kernel replacement \`\`the Hurd.'' Although Thomas Bushnell, BSG states that the word \`\`Hurd'' is an acronym; we do not treat it as such, but rather as a concrete noun. It is widely regarded as incorrect to use the term \`\`HURD'' or \`\`H.U.R.D.'' So, to refer to the collection of servers running on top of the microkernel, we would say, \`\`I have upgraded to the latest version of the Hurd.'' Since the Hurd is part of the GNU Project, we also refer to it as \`\`GNU Hurd'' which is treated as a proper noun. + +The Hurd, in conjunction with Mach, forms the core of the GNU operating system. So, one can say \`\`I have installed GNU on my friend's new computer.'' The Debian Project clarifies this by using the name \`\`Debian GNU/Hurd'', because it also distributes the GNU/Linux variant of GNU. + +To pronounce the word \`\`Hurd,'' you should say the English word \`\`herd.'' This is pronounced as \`\`hɚd'' using the International Phonetic Alphabet. + +-- [[Main/SimonLaw]] - 16 May 2002 |