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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: Several Linux Kernel Driver Maintainers Removed Due To Their Association To Russia (www.phoronix.com)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

if russians get banned from the kernel bc russia invaded ukraine

You should read the article because this is not a thing that has occurred, at least not yet.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

my understanding was that the kernel didn't publicly state any specific reason, but "complying to sanctions" semms like a safe bet to me

in any case, whatever the reason, this removal is unfortunate and uncalled for