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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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[–] danielfgom@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Yes, and made many of us realise just how important it is to use and support Community distros and projects, and ditch the Corps.

No more Ubuntu, no more Fedora (Red Hat in disguise). Use Debian and any other community distro.

I've settled on Linux Mint Debian Edition, personally.