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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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This is the best summary I could come up with:
It's hard to imagine what the world would be without the likes of Debian.
Not only is Debian a popular Linux distribution itself but it's also the foundation for Ubuntu and so all the rebuilds like Linux Mint and a great many more.
Officially founded by Ian Murdock on August 16th, 1993 with this classic announcement — how time flies huh?
This might make some readers feel old: I was only 5 years old when that announcement was made.
Here's to the next 30 years of a wonderful Linux distribution, may it have many more.
Feel free to get all nostalgic and share your stories in the comments.
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