Lintian

linux

Debian package checker that identifies policy violations and common errors in .deb packages

Pronunciation

Correct

LIN-tee-an

/ˈlɪntiən/

Named after Linux + Ian (Murdock, Debian founder). The 'ti' is pronounced as two separate sounds, not 'sh'.

Source: lintian.debian.org(official docs)

Accepted Variant

LIN-shun

/ˈlɪnʃən/

Common mispronunciation treating 'ti' as 'sh' by analogy with words like 'mention'.

Source: lintian.debian.org(official docs)