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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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Reddit API blew up and now I run Linux? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I feel like I've been gaslit into running FOSS but every success only brings me closer to fighting god

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 10 months ago

Nah, just not the best time. That was 1996. 2021 was pretty good too.

Besides some high profile layoffs, there are still tons of tech jobs out there in less visible industries. Widget factories and insurance companies all have IT people, along with every one else in general.