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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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What happens when Linus dies/retires? (lemmy.nz)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Will we all be fucked or is there a Linus 2?

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Everyone is making jokes but the thought has occurred to me: Yes, we have an organisation in place that is ready to replace him. But, from what I understand, he IS the benevolent dictator, and he has used his power a few times to stop some changes that otherwise would be in the kernel right now. And I think that's a good thing.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 9 months ago

Greg K-H is the presumed successor and there's no reason to think he wouldn't do the same.