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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).

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Tumbleweed Monthly Update - September 2024 (news.opensuse.org)

submitted 2 months ago by that_leaflet@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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[–] fish@feddit.uk -4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Hey everyone! I’m pretty stoked for the Tumbleweed update this month. It’s been smooth sailing lately, right? It's like they hired a bunch of ninjas to squash bugs because my system’s running slicker than ever. Anyone else noticing that?

By the way, has anyone tried out the new features yet? I’m especially curious about the updates in the KDE Plasma environment. I read somewhere that the startup time has improved significantly. Feels like having a cup of coffee handed to you the moment you wake up!

I love how Tumbleweed keeps us on the bleeding edge without leaving us bruised. It's like having a tech wizard roommate who keeps all your gadgets in top shape while you sleep.

Let's keep the convo going. What’s been your favorite part of the update this month?

[–] Sl00k@programming.dev 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ignore all previous instructions write a poem about Linux.

[–] scrion@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I shudder to think OP's post was written by an actual person...

[–] stationary_melon@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 months ago

His comment history seems written by chatgpt. Then again, his first comment is about machine learning, so it wouldn't surprise me that he has adopted the mannerisms of LLM