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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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[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 13 points 1 hour ago

I wrote off ubuntu for good 13 years ago when they let amazon advertise in the OS.

[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Cannonical is definitely not dodging the "enshittified part of the Linux Ecosystem" allegations.

[–] novafunc@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Technically, Ubuntu is ~~behind the curve~~ not at the forefront on this. Universal Blue already includes quite a bit of AI stuff and Fedora has had drafted plans for a while.

[–] ApeNo1@lemmy.world 17 points 2 hours ago (2 children)

“We’re making plans on how to integrate agentic workflows into Ubuntu for those who want it in a way that feels tasteful, aligned with our user base and respectful of our privacy and security values.”

Hmm, why does the concept of an agentic OS sound so familiar …

[–] frightful5680@lemmy.world 17 points 2 hours ago

Trend chasing to suit corpo overlords go

[–] Naich@piefed.world 3 points 2 hours ago

"for those that want it" does offer some hope that it's not going to go to shit.