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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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submitted 1 day ago by Donaldist@feddit.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I would say, finally, in an era of bitter political struggle even in the free software world, finally we see a good humoured hacker joke again

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[–] Donaldist@feddit.org 5 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Just so you know, this can come across condescending. I’m not going to say that was your intention, but that is absolutely how it would be read.

Just to clarify: It is not meant that way, it is meant as an "Okay, i understand what you say but i will take anything i read online with a truckload of salt - no offense"

[–] curbstickle@anarchist.nexus 2 points 16 hours ago

No worries, like I was saying its just how it reads, I'm not offended in the slightest