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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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[–] Kaidao@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I still don’t see how having the choice is a bad thing. If you don’t like Red Hats position, then don’t use Fedora. For those that believe using Fedora will help better the Open Source ecosystem, they have the ability to do so.

Getting rid of a choice completely because you don’t agree with a position in a nuanced conversation seems childish

[–] danielfgom@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

I'm not saying it will be banned, you can still use it but I'm calling the community to return to community distros like Debian who are 100% libre and user freedom respecting.. Plus there many dedicated developers and other volunteers who support this out of love for FOSS and the principles of free computing for all.

That's not childish. It's a call to get back to our roots. Use Community distros, volunteer your time if you have the skills they need, make a money donation to thank them and help the project keep going. That's how FOSS is supposed to work.

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