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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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Linux Directory Structure - FHS (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Just forwarded this pic to my dad. I'll be guiding him in installing Mint on one of his old Windows desktops this coming Saturday! Wish us luck in the coming years 😂

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This image is misinformation. That's not a filesystem, that's a layout standard called the FHS. Filesystems are FAT32, BTRFS, EXT4, etc.

[–] pishadoot 2 points 1 month ago

I'm sure this guy's dad that needs help installing Linux will appreciate the clarification, good thing you're here to point that out

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Y’all got this! Good luck 🍀