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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I in general very much support requiring paying for support. I.e. SLAs with consequences for not meeting targets support.

At least for software/hardware running things that can't afford indefinite unauthorized access or downtime if left in a vulnerable state. (Some stuff actually can IMHO be like that).

I also think governments should have justify renting software insteading buying it if the money is intended to be an investment of any kind.