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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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[–] eveninghere@beehaw.org 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (5 children)

If Linux ever becomes used by my friends that movement will be driven by big techs or governments. Our voices aren't a big factor and we should admit that so that we spend time better.

[–] urska@lemmy.ca 9 points 5 months ago

Talk about yourself brother. Im moving that % on pure will alone

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