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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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[–] azvasKvklenko@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

What’s a use of USB sticks anyway outside of booting operating systems? They perform worse (or on par at best) than modern wifi adapters

[–] hector@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

I had an oral to pass for my graduation and I needed to put my slides somewhere (PDF)

[–] reddeadhead@awful.systems 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm not sure about others but none of my computers support PXE boot over wifi.

[–] azvasKvklenko@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

That’s what I’m saying - booting OSes is the only legitimate use now unless you want to put stuff on an offline machine (eg installed Linux and need to put broadcom proprietary driver packages on it to be able to connect, cuz no access to an ethernet cable)