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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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[–] beyond@linkage.ds8.zone 31 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'd just like to interject for moment. What you're refering to as Linux, is in fact, Steam/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, Steam plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another component of a fully functioning Steam system made useful by Steam Proton, DXVK, and vital Wine components comprising a full OS as defined by Valve.

[–] Uluganda@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 year ago

I love you Richard Steaman

[–] Mr_1077@monero.town 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, it is actually GNU/Linux+Steam 😒🤓

(Please don't take this comment seriously, it's a joke)

[–] jcarax@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago

Too late, I now have "GNU/Linux+Steam" stuck in my neck beard, ready to be spewed forth at every opportunity.

[–] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

heil the almighty proton compatibility layer