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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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[–] SeeJayEmm@lemmy.procrastinati.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wait, what? I need to expedite my migration to debian.

[–] kylebaker@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you want more info look here: https://ubuntu.com/security/esm

Imagine if you were trying to keep compliance and suddenly a security update was an ESM package found in the Universe repo? To get that update installed you’d have to pay Ubuntu Pro for each host you have.

They have a personal license like how Red Hat allows some licenses for personal use so if you have a few home machines it’s fine. But if you have a job that has a fleet? Not a fun time to suddenly need to pay for updates even during LTS window.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

how Red Hat allows some licenses for personal use

This programme has a serious barrier to continued entry. It's all but fake. The only way is Rocky.