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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 market share on Steam over time (Sep 2023 - 1.63%) (lemmy.ml)

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

Linux doesnt stand for anything. Something being foss just means it's accessible.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Linux comes with a license, read that.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've read it. Nothing prescribes a foss philosophy outside of Linux itself. Or for that matter a dickhead attitude to those who don't subscribe to one.