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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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[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 29 points 3 weeks ago (145 children)

Is there a specific reason for this?

[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 54 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

Compliance with sanctions from the US and EU IIRC

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 20 points 3 weeks ago (8 children)

Sanctions apply on OS development?

I dont know ennough on the topic, does this ecen check out?

[–] pelya@lemmy.world 34 points 3 weeks ago

Yes they do. See the long-standing debate over the ban to export crypto algorithms to Iran.

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