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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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Noob Question Thread: Ask Any Questions About Linux! (lemmy.ml)

submitted 7 months ago by cyclohexane@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I thought I'll make this thread for all of you out there who have questions but are afraid to ask them. This is your chance!

I'll try my best to answer any questions here, but I hope others in the community will contribute too!

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[–] bloodfart@lemmy.ml 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

pxe net boot

set up a pxe boot server, set all computers to be imaged to boot over pxe, point them at the server and away you go

[–] ma1w4re@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Thanks!

[–] bloodfart@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 months ago

maybe have your pxe boot service on a vlan or something at least.

at least a decade ago some stuff you wouldn't expect will just connect up to any old server and accept any old image it's offering with no authentication or checks whatsoever. it's annoying when a power outage knocks everything down and some equipment comes up with a different hat on.