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Re: AW: GNU or [G]NU (Pronunciation of...)

From: Dennis M. Heisler <dheisler_at_binghamton.edu>
Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 12:38:33 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.00485BFD.20020624123833@fatcity.com>


According to gnu.org, it's "guh-new".

"Jesse, Rich" wrote:
>
> Hmmmm... http://www.m-w.com would seem to think that the "G" is gsilent.
>
> And they have a pretty picture of a gnu, too, for your review, Cindy Lou
> Who.
>
> "Don't practice your alliteration on me!" -- Monty Python
>
> :)
>
> Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator
> Rich.Jesse_at_qtiworld.com Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI USA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jared Still [mailto:jkstill_at_cybcon.com]
> > Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 2:33 PM
> > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> > Subject: Re: AW: GNU or [G]NU (Pronunciation of...)
> >
> >
> >
> > I've always pronounced it, and heard it pronounced: Guh-noo.
> >
> > Like the animal, which is the GNU logo.
> >
> > Jared
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