LinuxPlanet: LIN-ucks or LEEN-ucks?

“Ever see a free software program or GNU/Linux distribution that
you have to guess how to pronounce? Ever hear your friends or
fellow LUG members argue over how to properly say ‘Ubuntu’ or
‘Liferea?’ Perhaps even GNU/Linux itself (guh-NOO LIN-ucks) gives
you pronunciation nightmares. Since free software developers
communicate primarily through email and Web sites, you can use one
of their programs for years without ever knowing how to pronounce
it. Here’s a phonetic guide to nine of the most common
unpronounceable free software project and software company
names…”

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