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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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[–] [email protected] 26 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

If you think you know what happened or the context, you probably don't. Please don't make assumptions. Thank you.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

I dont know anything at all, thats why i am asking. Apple not being fan of Foss on their devices was just the first thing that comes to mind. EDIT: Just saw you quoted them, nvm, thanks for the relay

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

No worries! Thanks for updating your comment :)