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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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Is it safe to upgrade to paid version of a distro if I'm dual booting? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 days ago by unicornBro@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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My primary OS is Windows (I use it for work) and I have Linux as my second OS. If I upgrade my linux distro to the paid version so I can have more features, will Windows be okay? Thanks I'm a newb

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[–] TMP_NKcYUEoM7kXg4qYe@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

According to this comment

https://lemmy.world/post/29546682/17016426

it's not absolutely proprietary. It's just Free Software they are selling, which is approved by Root Mean Square.

[–] Xanza@lemm.ee 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I didn't imply that Zorin was proprietary. I'm demeaning the actions of pay-walling a free OS as a proprietary action.

[–] TMP_NKcYUEoM7kXg4qYe@lemmy.world 0 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

But you posted an image of Stallman with "absolutely proprietary" written inside said image. You can imply whatever you want but it's weird to add that image when Stallman would be completely fine with "pay-walling a free OS". Rather he would probably even encourage it.

[–] Xanza@lemm.ee 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Ahh yes, as evidenced by absolutely nothing whatsoever, I mean Jesus Christ, the GNU ideologue is completely antithetical in every possible way to your statement...

GNU's goal is to give computer users freedom and control in their use of their computers and computing devices by collaboratively developing and publishing software that gives everyone the rights to freely run the software, copy and distribute it, study it, and modify it.

You have less than zero idea what you're speaking about....

[–] TMP_NKcYUEoM7kXg4qYe@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

I actually do know what I'm talking about. See https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/selling.en.html

Many people believe that the spirit of the GNU Project is that you should not charge money for distributing copies of software, or that you should charge as little as possible—just enough to cover the cost. This is a misunderstanding.

Though I advise you to read the whole article. They for example explain why you should charge "substantial fee" for redistribution of Free Software.