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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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Petition on the implementation of an EU-Linux operating system in public administrations across all EU countries (www.europarl.europa.eu)

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Petition Summary: The petitioner calls for the European Union to actively develop and implement a Linux-based operating system, termed ‘EU-Linux’, across public administrations in all EU Member States. This initiative aims to reduce dependency on Microsoft products, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and promoting transparency, sustainability, and digital sovereignty within the EU. The petitioner emphasizes the importance of using open-source alternatives to Microsoft 365, such as LibreOffice and Nextcloud, and suggests the adoption of the E/OS mobile operating system for government devices. The petitioner also highlights the potential for job creation in the IT sector through this initiative.

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[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.world -4 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Linux is still mostly US-dependent as a project.

[–] FollowingTheTao@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

If the Linux project and all its developers and maintainers disappeared tomorrow, the kernel would still exist, be useful, and be forkabke.

[–] domi@lemmy.secnd.me 5 points 10 hours ago

Especially since many Linux related organizations like SUSE and KDE are based in the EU.