Re: [newbie] The unspoken question

[Patrick Kilgore]

At 02:19 PM 9/1/99 +0100, you wrote:
>I have been aware of Linux for some time now, and am deciding to take the
>plunge. I just have one question to ask. How do you pronounce Linux? With an
>"I", as in Lin-ux, or a "y", as in lie-nux?
>
>They did say that this is a realm for newbies!! ;-)
>
Greetings Simon:

        This seems to be the source of debate in some circles. From what I've
read, the correct pronunciation is "Linux"(Lynn-ux). I have met
"professional" Linux consultants, who pronounce it with a "long" I (Lie-nux).

GoodDay,
Patrick Kilgore