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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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[–] otter@lemmy.ca 57 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Neat

In practice, SUSE's Sovereign Premium Support is tailored for enterprises and public sector organizations that require strict data residency, privacy, and operational control within the EU. The service ensures that:

  • All support personnel and data are based in the EU, with named premium support engineers and service delivery managers assigned to each customer.
  • Customer support data is stored exclusively on EU-located networks and servers, addressing both regulatory and geopolitical concerns.
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[–] golli@sopuli.xyz 34 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Agreed. I hope this gains even more traction. Building a digital economy around support and service of free open source software with the requirement of personnel being local seems like the best way for Europe to finally become competitive.

[–] poinck@lemmy.one 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Kind of sad that it needs political tention to help Linux/GNU/systemd succeed.

[–] golli@sopuli.xyz 1 points 20 hours ago

I mean in the server space Linux has already won and is doing just fine. Imo it is actually the reverse and sad that it needs this level of turmoil to get Europe to even think about software and digital infrastructure as fundamental. And even with all that's going on they are just dipping their toes into it rather than properly comitting to a radical shift. Hell, even with all that's going on some parts of the police here in Germany are still getting into bed with companies like Palantir.

[–] 17lifers@sopuli.xyz 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

the late 2020s are the decade of the linux desktop!

[–] spittingimage@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Seems like we're getting what we wanted.

I hope this isn't a monkey's paw wish.

[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

2026 is the year of Linux. Trump bans use of Linux because it came from Europe and has no idea what it is

[–] Enkrod@feddit.org 11 points 2 days ago

Look, folks, I’ve been hearing a lot, a lot, about this thing called Linux. Ever heard of it? Sounds European, doesn’t it? Probably invented in Brussels, or Sweden, maybe Russia, I don't know. Total disaster. I call it Socialist Windows, because that’s what it is! It’s chaotic, no one’s in charge. Total mess. Bernie Sanders running an IT department, terrible. Meanwhile, Windows, great American company, by the way, very successful, very strong.

[–] 17lifers@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 days ago

we're getting there i can tell ya

[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 days ago

Great move!

[–] xia@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Is that suse-on-a-phone just a tease, or something awesome I have yet to discover?

[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 2 points 1 day ago

I believe Tumbleweed is available for Pinephone.