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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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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite prototype that runs Linux emerges from Tuxedo:12-core CPU with 32GB RAM and surprise, surprise, Debian (www.techradar.com)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

X86_64 has been challenged and surpassed in some cases, no more duopoly will exist anymore fortunately. It's time for a price race now

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago

ARM is not capable of surpassing the existing world of x86 in raw power. It's not about that. People do want an 8 hour battery life out of their laptops though.