Re: How does one pronounce GNU/Gnome/etc ?

["adam.edgar" <edgar002 bama ua edu>]

One the the note of GNU, Ive always heard 'gah-nu'. But with Gnome I
believe we must look at the mythical creatures, gnomes. Which in legend
are small tree dwelling humanoid creatures, which I would assume was part
of the original naming reason. Gnome is then pronounced 'nome' if I am
correct.

On Thu, 22 Jun 2000, Robert Soros wrote:

> 
> I'm having trouble with this one.. For example someone mentioned a
> possible replacement for that buzzword compliant gnome slogan "Computing
> made easy" would be something like "Gnome: A GNU labor of Love"...
> 
> Thats all fine and dandy if you pronounce GNU as 'new' ... but I've heard
> Miguel in an interview speak 'Gnome' as "GAH-Nohme"... Where does the
> "GAH" come from? And does it apply to "GNU" (GAH-New-ee??)...
> 
> Miguel also pronounces GUI -> Gooey .....  (I've always pronounced it as
> 'guy') .. Okay , so i dont get out much when it comes to Linux and maybe
> Miguel isn't the source of authority on pronunciation :) (Where ya lack in
> some parts ya make up for in others right :)
> 
> Of course Tony the Tiger has been pronouncing 'Great' -> GAH-Rate! since I
> was 2 feet tall .. maybe those two guys are onto something...
> 
> 
> Robert Soros
> Robert@soros.ath.cx
> http://soros.ath.cx
> 
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