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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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The open web isn't dying. We're killing it (ouvre-boite.com)

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

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[–] Cyber@feddit.uk 6 points 10 hours ago

Yeah, an interesting piece.

As someone who's seen the internet arrive, watched the various battles (best seen on Internet Explorer at 640x320) and tried all the latest things (why use gopher when google can search immediately), then I do think it started out well

But, yep, I've also seen the effects when the bills needed paying and realising that just taking things that are "free" without giving anything back is unsustainable.

That's why I contribute when & where I can... Arch Wiki, Open Street Map, a few payments to developers and independant media sources, helping others...

But it takes some effort and I get it, not everyone has the same priorities. Yet.

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 21 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Gonna file this under blaming the individual for systemic failure while things like the DMCA (making reverse engineering interoperability illegal among other things) and life + 50 copyright are in place and enforced worldwide by US trade deals.

Here's hoping Trump's crapping on Pax Americana gives a once in a generation (or two) chance to get out from under.

[–] SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works 10 points 16 hours ago

[–] ttyybb@lemmy.world 7 points 15 hours ago

DMCA (making reverse engineering interoperability illegal among other things)

Don't forget making the mere act of making those tools illegal.

[–] florge@feddit.uk 32 points 21 hours ago

Pretty sure things die when you kill them

[–] IEatDaFeesh@lemmy.world 7 points 16 hours ago

You're not breathing air, oxygen is entering your lungs.

[–] racoon@lemmy.ml 1 points 19 hours ago

Webs get damaged, webs get broken. I thought we would manage, but the things left undownloaded left us so brittle

[–] prex@aussie.zone 1 points 20 hours ago

Don't blame me, I voted for Kang.