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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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Random thought: Linux has a higher market share than Firefox if stat counter is to be believed (lemmy.zip)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Wild isn't it

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Ok I misread the data but I am leaving this post. I compared Linux desktop share to Firefox all platform share

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[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I never trust stat counters of any kind with linux. I often see stuff like that plastered on my whitelist firewall, like bumper insects on a high speed summer drive through Florida. There is usually some other stat of leet users. That's Linux too. Then there are those times when I change my browser agent just for fun.