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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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Phoronix: Linus Torvalds Comments On The Russian Linux Maintainers Being Delisted (www.phoronix.com)

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 hours ago

Shit like this is why I use the most generic yankee cowboy aliases online.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

So what Lemmy instance do I need to block to rid myself of the tankies?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 57 minutes ago

are the tankies in the room with us right now

[–] [email protected] 7 points 12 hours ago

Hey - an explanation. Who'da'thunk it?

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Compliance-Requirements

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