GNU Project Turns 42

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Sep 27, 2025

Alex Oliva from the FSF's Board just taken note of an anniversary that predates (by exactly one week) the FSF's 40^th anniversary. Oliva wrote:

it's September 27 of the 42nd year of the era of the GNU, so let's sing (to the tune of the famous happy birthday song) to celebrate:

Happy hacking to GNU Happy hacking to GNU Happy hacking (in freedom) Happy hacking to GNU

So blong...

Happy birthday, GNU. In 2033 it'll be 50. █

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