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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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Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld coming soon to Kickstarter for $159 - Liliputing (liliputing.com)

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

And this thinking is exactly why it will always be niche. A complete inability & unwillingness to move beyond that.

Might as well put a damn ham radio in it. The Linux crowd will love it, and everyone else won’t know what the hell to do with it. Seems what they’re going for.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

guess what, linux already is the perfect kernel for mobile devices, with android. there also is some work being done by kde and gnome to make wayland work well on general mobile devices. you clearly have no clue what you're talking about and are just being a whiney asshole for no reason whatsoever.