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Great, now we need to start The Linix Foundation
OpenLinux
"LibreLinux Foundation"
You can still get Linux 11 Home Edition free if you're a student or first-responder.
What you're referring to as "Linux" is actually " [RedHat|Canonical|]/Linux"
I hope my license will activate, I'm building a secure disconnected node so I'll have to call the phone activation service.