Dave Carlson wrote: > Linux *does* require GNU software to run or build (the GNU compiler > collection, and, as a good userland example, libc) I don't believe the kernel itself requires glibc, and even the gcc requirements are subject to discussion. Historically, this is probably true, but is it true today? In any case, *most* Linux installations have certainly been built on GNU tools and libraries. -- Chad Walstrom <chewie at wookimus.net> http://www.wookimus.net/ assert(expired(knowledge)); /* core dump */ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 189 bytes Desc: Digital signature Url : http://shadowknight.real-time.com/pipermail/tclug-list/attachments/20050309/ad9f9ca6/attachment.pgp