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Can GNU Ever Be Unix?

An anonymous reader writes "The question isn't whether Linux can be certified as Unix. At least some distributions no doubt can. But who would pay for it? And is it worth the trouble? Jem Matzan asks these questions on NewsForge, and reminds us that the Open Group, not SCO, owns the Unix trademark,"

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  1. Re:The *real* question is ... by mirror_dude · · Score: 0, Redundant

    No , No , No
    The real question is; why?

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  2. Can GNU ever be UNIX? by appler · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought I read somewhere that GNU's Not Unix!

  3. GNU's Not Unix by FooBarWidget · · Score: 0, Redundant

    GNU's Not Unix. Do I need to say more?

  4. funny thing by latroM · · Score: 0, Redundant

    GNU's Not Unix Unix :)

  5. GNU by tomthebomb · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Gnu's Not Unix.

    Your question has been answered, o Anonymous Reader.