gnumacs

Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

GNUMACS

/gnoo'maks/ [contraction of "GNU Emacs"] Often-heard abbreviated name for the GNU project's flagship tool, Emacs. Used especially in contrast with GOSMACS. [Jargon File]

The Jargon File

GNUMACS /gnoo'maks/, n.

[contraction of ‘GNU EMACS’] Often-heard abbreviated name for the GNU project's flagship tool, EMACS. StallMACS, referring to Richard Stallman, is less common but also heard. Used esp. in contrast with GOSMACS and X Emacs.