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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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[–] SimplePhysics@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

That’s preposterous. Even the new ARM Macs let you install Linux (although they don’t supply any drivers, leave the devs to reverse engineer everything, which means the only currently supported Linux distro is Asahi Linux (Arch). But thats still better than locking the BIOS/whatever bootloader Chromebooks use.)

[–] Lexam@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

Let's just say I was frustrated.

[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Even more preposterous given ChromeOS is basically a Linux distro and would benefit from general Linux users and devs adopting/supporting their hardware

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