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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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How to create a bootable Linux USB drive (www.zdnet.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Just curious does anyone know why it is an Irish address? I dont see many in the space but I know there is a really active linux contributor in Ireland and I am wondering if rufus is his.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Rufus is Pete Batard, found it through his links on Rufus's page.

Dunno who you're referring to specifically but you can cross reference now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I doubt it; rufus is a windows only program