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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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[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 87 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I promise I won't go more into the tech bits meant for developers

I truly hate authors who speak down to me.

[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Often you see that in blog posts where the author themselves doesn't fully understand the details.

[–] Zozano@lemy.lol 10 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

"I'm healthy, I eat fruit, vegetables, etc."

"What's etc.?"

"Other things"

"Like what?"

"... Let's move on."