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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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Similarly, VLC names their releases after Discworld characters. It's a fun way to make major versions feel like more than just a number increment.
The Vorbis audio codec was also named after Vorbis from Small Gods, the 13th Discworld book.
I love that Theora is called that after the controller in Max Headroom played by Amanda Pays.