GNU is a recursive acronym for "GNU's Not Unix!", [6][12] chosen because GNU's design is Unix-like, but differs from Unix by being free software and containing no Unix code. [6][13][14] …

Nov 15, 2025 · GNU is a Unix-like operating system. That means it is a collection of many programs: applications, libraries, developer tools, even games. The development of GNU, …

Jan 10, 2024 · GNU is a free and open source software, one of many free operating systems (OS es) available today. Development of the GNU OS started with the GNU Project in 1983 at MIT …

Mar 19, 2025 · According to the GNU principles, free software is free to use, modify, distribute, and study. It’s “free” as in “free speech” and “freedom”. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the …

Sep 7, 2025 · Short for GNU's Not Unix, GNU (pronounced g'noo) is a free software project to provide a distributable replacement for Unix. GNU was first announced by Richard Stallman on …

Feb 26, 2024 · GNU (stands for GNU’s Not Un i x) is a free operating system and a collection of free software that gives users the liberty to run, copy, distribute, study, change, and improve it. …

GNU is a Unix-like operating system with source code that can be copied, modified, and redistributed. Initiated by Richard Stallman in 1983, the GNU project aims to promote free …

Jun 8, 2025 · The GNU project, an acronym for GNU's Not Unix, is a free and open-source operating system that aims to provide a Unix-like environment. Led by Richard Stallman, it …

Stallman decided to call this operating system GNU (a recursive acronym meaning " GNU's not Unix! "), basing its design on that of Unix, a proprietary operating system. [4]

The name “GNU” is a recursive acronym for “GNU’s Not Unix,” reflecting its Unix-like design while emphasizing its commitment to freedom and openness. The roots of the GNU Project lie in the …