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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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Do you think Linux popularity will be slow steady growth or a big a jump in popularity (lemmy.ml)

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Will I wake up one day to see everyone using Linux.

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[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 3 points 11 hours ago

Big jump. To call it slow and steady now is nearly a lie.

A government will send out an RFP to Lenovo, HP, Dell to provide end-user workstations running their government standard distribution. It will be a 10-15 year commitment. This establishes hardware support.

They also establish a support agreement with an office suite.

This combo effectively sets up hardware and software support that becomes available to home users.

It’s almost the same idea as setting minimum wage or travel reimbursements for government workers and private sector follows.