On Thu, 02 Sep 1999, you wrote:
> Oh, goodie. A question I can (almost) answer.
> Linux. "Len" like in Lenny and "X' like in 'X.'. "Len-X'
> Using Linux since 2.2.9!
>
> Simon Norris wrote:
>
> > I have been aware of Linux for some time now, and am deciding to take the
> > plunge. I just hav
Hi Simon
I find that everyone I speak to understands "lienux". Lets be British old
chap!!!
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From: Roger Maxwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 5:48 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] The unspoken quest
Oh, goodie. A question I can (almost) answer.
Linux. "Len" like in Lenny and "X' like in 'X.'. "Len-X'
Using Linux since 2.2.9!
Simon Norris 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 Linu
On Wed, 01 Sep 1999, you wrote:
> 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).
>
Well, were it not for his scandinavian
On Wed, 01 Sep 1999, you wrote:
>
> "play /usr/share/sndconfig/sample.au"
>
> A text based medium isn't exactly one for pronunciation leasons ;)
>
HAH! That explains why I wasn't able to find it whilst
searching for *.wav! :-)
John
On Wed, 01 Sep 1999, 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!! ;-)
>
What??
It is supposed to be like "lee-nooks" I believe, but really...tomato tomahto
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On Wed, 1 Sep 1999 14:19:59Simon Norris 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"
I say "lynn -ucks"
and I dont care if it is wrong, in fact, I think everyone else is wrong.
=)
.bill
Say it however you want. don't let anyone give you crap about it either.
I've heard it said about three ways depending on where someone is from.
In an interview w/ Linus in some online mag., he said say it however you
want.
Brian
"My God, it's full of penguins!"
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From:
Simon Norris 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!! ;-)
Here in Portugal
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!! ;-)
>
Greeti
Simon Norris 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!! ;-)
According to "Linux
On Wed, 1 Sep 1999, Simon Norris 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!! ;-)
- Original Message -
From: Simon Norris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 9:19 AM
Subject: [newbie] The unspoken question
> I have been aware of Linux for some time now, and am deciding to take the
> plunge. I just have o
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!! ;-)
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