> Von: Patrick 'P. J.' McDermott > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 18. September 2013 05:48 > > On 2013-09-17 18:56, Rich Felker wrote: > > - strcpy(uname_info.os, "GNU/Linux"); > > + strcpy(uname_info.os, > > +#ifdef __GLIBC__ > > + "GNU/" > > +#endif > > + "Linux"); > > I'd agree that most BusyBox-based systems can hardly be called > "GNU/Linux", even with glibc. It seems inappropriate to call a system > "GNU" if it has little or no GNU software. > > But I'd call such a system "BusyBox/Linux" instead, since BusyBox is the > userspace, regardless of the C library in my opinion. > > - strcpy(uname_info.os, "GNU/Linux"); > + strcpy(uname_info.os, "BusyBox/Linux");
"uname -o" is to print the operating system. What business has the name of a shell, however many builtins that may have, in the specification of the operating system? I neither need nor want a different operating system reported by each shell I happen to use. -- Best regards, Dietmar Schindler ________________________________________ manroland web systems GmbH -- Managing Director: Eckhard Hoerner-Marass Registered Office: Augsburg -- Trade Register: AG Augsburg -- HRB-No. 26816 -- VAT: DE281389840 Confidentiality note: This eMail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this eMail in error, then please delete this eMail. ! Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this eMail ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ busybox mailing list busybox@busybox.net http://lists.busybox.net/mailman/listinfo/busybox
