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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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[–] 56_@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago

Most TV operating systems are already non-android linux based. They mostly just run webapps.

[–] smileyhead@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 2 years ago

Another not-Linux Linux based operating system. Can't wait to argue same as with Android and ChromeOS that this is not like "real" desktop Linux looks.

We really should stick to calling it GNU or something.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Curious if it'll be opensource and mobile linux distro. If Amazon gets into the mobile linux game, the mobile phone market might change radically.

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[–] GustavoM@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So basically

"Windows for freeloaders: "You are the product(tm)" edition."

[–] spyjoshx@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 years ago

So... Windows?

[–] worldofgeese@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'm devastated they didn't choose to pick up webOS for this.

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[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm confused, why not just continue with AOSP?

It already has most of the Google stuff stripped out and any remaining parts will be easy to replace in comparison to rebuilding and maintaining a much larger software stack while also simultaneously retaining compatibility with all the android apps already on their app store.

[–] AndyLikesCandy@reddthat.com 5 points 2 years ago

Ugh I don't know which is worse. Next timeline, portal gun.

[–] yournamehere@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

lets hope the devices can be rooted and we can have phosh or ubuntumobile or sth. like that flashed

[–] thezeesystem@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

As. Someone who is incredibly poor and use my current fire stick as a way to help me because of accessibility for my disabilities. Does anybody know if there's a alternative to Chromecast, fire stick or Roku that doesn't involve another computer (which I could get a raspberry pi or another computer dedicated to media, but government doesn't believe in giving disabled people enough for those things)

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] tslnox@reddthat.com 5 points 2 years ago

Miracast is a wireless transmission technology, where the wireless signal is transmitted in a way that does not require any cables.

Thanks, captain Obvious. :-D

[–] interceder270@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

but government doesn’t believe in giving disabled people enough for those things

Instead of subscribing to whatever streaming services you're using roku for, you could be streaming everything for free here: https://fmoviesz.to/

Use the money you save to buy a raspberry pi and wireless keyboard+mouse combo then you're off to the races.

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