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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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It's time to move to Linux - YouTube (youtube.com)

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 6 months ago (2 children)

That is why Microsoft spent a total of gazillion dollars to have its OS pre-installed on all PCs. We need more PCs with Linux pre-installed. This should be an antitrust issue but I am not knowledgeable enough to say how.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Linux pre installed is the only way for most people to use it I'm afraid.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Or at least no OS so you don’t have to pay Microsoft a license fee for a spyware OS you will never use.