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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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[–] Exec@pawb.social 21 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

lol .... classic GIMP .... this is becoming the best part of a terrible day

GIMP 3.0 has kinda sorta maybe been released but they're still working on it

[–] YoorWeb@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

RC1 = Release Candidate no. 1

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well yes it needs to be inaugurated first, which will not happen until January.

[–] Rogue@feddit.uk 5 points 2 weeks ago

Not necessarily. An insurrection might overthrow the maintainers before they can push the release