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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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[–] argarath@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He took the authorization for a bunch of Russians from being able to keep working on the Linux stuff. I'm def not remembering everything and I'd suggest you searching any news about it, it's an interesting read

[–] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

From being able to work on Linux stuff without having their contributions reviewed by someone else.

It's an important distinction many seem to miss.