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GNU is a free operating system. GNU is an acronym for “GNU's Not Unix”. Unix is another operating system. GNU is Unix-like but it is not Unix. The project that works on GNU is known as the GNU Project.

GNU is an operating system. The logo of the GNU operating system is a gnu head.

One important part of an operating system is the kernel. The kernel of GNU (called HURD) isn't done yet so most people use GNU with Linux. This system is called GNU/Linux.

Linux is a kernel. The logo of Linux is a penguin called Tux.

The most simple way to install GNU/Linux on your computer is to download a GNU/Linux distribution.

Please send general FSF & GNU inquiries to <gnu@gnu.org>. There are also other ways to contact the FSF. Broken links and other corrections or suggestions can be sent to <webmasters@gnu.org>.

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