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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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Give it to me straight. How worried are you for Fedora's future after Red Hats recent anti user decisions? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] southsamurai 12 points 1 year ago

You know what's funny? Most of the time, when something asks me to opt in for telemetry, I strongly consider doing so, then look into what's collected and end up deciding I'm okay with it.

But when I have to opt out, or the default is selected to opt in, I just lose trust entirely.

And I'll jump through hoops to block anything I can't replace that doesn't even ask.

Like, I totally understand why some telemetry is necessary for continued development. I'm down with that. But the shadier it is, the less willing I am to allow it.