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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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But Linux is just kennel we need to look at all the gnu components that make Linux a complete os.... Wait maybe not https://drewdevault.com/2023/11/25/2023-11-26-RMS-on-sex.html
Something that the society achieved in the last 150 years are two dogmas:
I'm kinda glad that questioning these puts one into a category of weirdos.
I question this, it's way too much labor with not enough compensation.
You've got the idea right
thank you. very important to share here.
unfortunately I've heard similar phrasings and ideas expressed by 20- and 30-something year olds in the gaming community. still has me feeling unwell.