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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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Yes, it's Linux. (lemmy.ml)

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Debian Unstable (often called Sid) is a branch of the Debian operating system designed for active development of new versions of packages. It is considered the most recent, but also the most unstable of the three main branches of Debian. Other software comes with Oldversion and runs under Wine. Xfce Desktop Environments

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

What a horrible thing to do to Linux.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 hours ago

that's an interesting way to say "absolutely goddamn incredible"