The GNU Operating System and the Free Software Movement
WEBMay 17, 2024 · What is GNU? GNU is an operating system that is free software—that is, it respects users' freedom. The GNU operating system consists of GNU packages (programs specifically released by the GNU Project) as well as free software released by third parties.
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GNU - Wikipedia
WEBGNU (/ ɡ n uː / ⓘ) is an extensive collection of free software (394 packages as of June 2024), which can be used as an operating system or can be used in parts with other operating systems. The use of the completed GNU tools led to the family of operating systems popularly known as Linux.
Software - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
WEBDec 27, 2021 · GNU is an operating system which is 100% free software. It was launched in 1983 by Richard Stallman (rms) and has been developed by many people working together for the sake of freedom of all software users to control their computing. Technically, GNU is generally like Unix. But unlike Unix, GNU gives its users freedom.
GNU in a Nutshell - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
WEBOct 24, 2021 · The name of the system, GNU, is a recursive acronym meaning GNU's Not Unix—a way of paying tribute to the technical ideas of Unix, while at the same time saying that GNU is something different. Technically, GNU is like Unix. But unlike Unix, GNU gives its users freedom.
About the GNU Operating System
WEBNov 30, 2023 · Download distributions. If you're looking for a whole system to install, see our list of GNU/Linux distributions which are entirely free software. GNU History. * [1996] Overview of the GNU System. * [1998] The GNU Project (by Richard Stallman) — A more detailed history of GNU. * [1985] The GNU Manifesto. * [1984] First Hackers Conference.
GNU Project - Wikipedia
WEBThe GNU Project ( / ɡnuː / ⓘ) [3] is a free software, mass collaboration project announced by Richard Stallman on September 27, 1983.
GCC, the GNU Compiler Collection - GNU Project
WEBDec 23, 2022 · The GNU Compiler Collection includes front ends for C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Ada, Go, D and Modula-2 as well as libraries for these languages (libstdc++,...). GCC was originally written as the compiler for the GNU operating system .
Overview of the GNU System - GNU Project - Free Software …
WEBNov 2, 2021 · The GNU operating system is a complete free software system, upward-compatible with Unix. GNU stands for “GNU's Not Unix.”. It is pronounced as one syllable with a hard g . Richard Stallman made the Initial Announcement of the GNU Project in September 1983.
Linux and GNU - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
WEBNov 2, 2021 · The GNU Project set out to develop a complete free Unix-like system: GNU. Many people have made major contributions to the free software in the system, and they all deserve credit for their software. But the reason it is an integrated system —and not just a collection of useful programs—is because the GNU Project set out to make it one.
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