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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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are wayland and pipewire building off of weaker systems (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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hi all, to my understanding the above are like WINE in that they try to remedy an unideal situation and thus have to operate with older protocols. is that understanding correct or are they independent / capable of being independent

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

scroll down and read hallet's comment amd my reply, it'll clear confusion. thank you for the explainwr!!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I would, but that thing is happening again where I'm not seeing other comments... just the count of comments. WTF lemmy?!?