[GNUz] What is "GNU" software?

[Timothy Musson]

Jim Cheetham, 2004-07-06 12:48:40:
> [...snip...]
> I can't figure out how a piece of software becomes "GNU software".
> http://www.gnu.org/directory/GNU/ lists them, but doesn't define or 
> count them. http://savannah.gnu.org/ hosts 2002 projects, of which 269 
> are "GNU"
 
> I *did* find the reference to the FSF holding the copyright on 
> contributed code, see http://www.gnu.org/prep/standards_4.html#SEC4
> It's this action that might put the GNU software beyond the reach of a 
> SCO-like entity, as opposed to Linus' policy of trust.

Yes, I think that's pretty much it.

Assigning copyright to the Free Software Foundation makes the FSF its
stewards/guardians, making it "GNU software".

(I am guessing/assuming.)

Tim
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