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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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[–] Obnomus@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)
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[–] jaypatelani@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 months ago

ING (It is not a GIMP)

[–] nonentity@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I’ve always thought the better recourse for problematic labels is for the targets of their denigration to embrace and claim them as their own. This diminishes, and potentially eliminates, the power of their oppressors to wield it in an incendiary way, and they can then choose to suppress its use once the imbalance has shifted sufficiently.

Note: this is from the perspective of someone who largely embodies the peak of unearned social and demographic privilege, so season with NaCl to suit.

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[–] nothx@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

WLBR is a radio station in PA.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago

They should publish an add-on and call it "Mister Ed".

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