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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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[–] Arcturus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 54 points 3 weeks ago (22 children)

We're gonna start seeing large open source communities start to break into smaller ones because of sanctions from now aren't we?

[–] GhiLA@sh.itjust.works 80 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

You don't need sanctions. I've seen you petty fucks fork projects over a font.

[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago

They'll fight over fonts meanwhile WordPress is on fire and where are the forks?

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