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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] 254 points 9 months ago (7 children)

Nice! And they will probably differentiate from the competition by allowing GPL applications and sideloading, and having a total control for your privacy and no tracking, right?

Right?

[–] [email protected] 59 points 9 months ago (1 children)

In the beginning? Sure. Later? Well, you know, security and all, think of the kids!

[–] pastermil 5 points 9 months ago

And the grannies!

[–] [email protected] 40 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yeah and maybe Bezos will finally allow his workers to have bathroom breaks

[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago

Check out these great special offers in GPL applications and sideloading!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Probably will just be more like their own flavor of Android where they lock down the OS and insert all kinds of malware.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I know there's sarcasm here, but the article did state an sdk will be available so apps need ported.