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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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[–] ZeroHora@lemmy.ml 115 points 1 month ago (13 children)

1 out of the 3 total norwegian changed the OS after creating a lemmy account.

[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 46 points 1 month ago (10 children)

We’re quite stupid and easy to influence.

Proof in point: I’ve gone from 0 to 3 Linux machines since joining Lemmy.

Someone send help, please??

[–] lunsjentilanette@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Same here. Maybe that explains it, all linux users just run multiple systems. I dont know many people who use linux certainly not every third person I meet.

Source: æøå

[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I really want to and at the same time don't want to know where your name comes from...

I'm thinking koffert straight away

No luggage no worries

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