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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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[–] verysoft@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I cant even tell Steam Deck is Linux, it actually runs really well.

[–] BaumGeist@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thousands of selfless individuals contribute to FOSS
Tech journos: 🥱
Some profit-driven business contributes to FOSS
Tech journos: ✊🍆💦💦💦😩

[–] KpntAutismus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

a good product is the best advertising. make linux usable as a daily driver, and people come flowing in from the shithole that is windows.

[–] rah@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

...whose product is closed source and non-free.

[–] HappyFrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

And? We can still be glad for their contribution.