How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
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Re: How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
#2> The father of the first user, who while everyone was discussing, went to the shop and bought the cheapest lightbulb.
Of course it doesn't end there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbSehcT19u0 (lightbulb scene from Malcolm in the Middle).
Re: How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
#3But have you tried turning off and on the power for at least 5 minutes? There is a known bug that happens with some vendors causing malfunction of the bus, losing power or bricking your device.
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Re: How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
#4Why is GNU/Linux still a thing? What’s the GNU bit of Linux?
Re: How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
#5Why is GNU/Linux still a thing? What’s the GNU bit of Linux?
Yes, the name is a bit cumbersome. I simply call my operating system "GNU", no need to specify the kernel.
Paired with a neat interface (black xterm on a solid black background without panel nor window decorations), people walk confusedly by my computer and ask: what's that wicked system of yours? And I say: "That's the GNU operating system, man!" It never ceases to cause a stir.
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#6Why is GNU/Linux still a thing? What’s the GNU bit of Linux?
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#7Why is GNU/Linux still a thing? What’s the GNU bit of Linux?
Only almost everything of the programs (ls, grep, bash, gcc, etc). Linux is just the kernel. Stallman lead development of most of the shell environment you use today.
Re: How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
#8...and 1 user who asks for the bulb to remain broken as it was previously casting light on their poorly optimised code.
Re: How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
#9Why is GNU/Linux still a thing? What’s the GNU bit of Linux?
Grep, ls, bash, (g)awk, grub, gcc, make, gzip, tar, time, plotutils, gimp, gnome, emacs and many, many other things
Re: How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb?
#10> 1 to remind everyone that the right name is GNU/Lightbulb
it still cracks me up everytime I read it :D