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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).

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[–] cygnus@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I would if I knew anything about programming or UI design, but unfortunately I don't.

[–] geoma@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 days ago

Yeah, I used to think the same... I dont know much programming (at least not enough to collaborate), but I usually help translating, documenting or answering some forums... Maybe it's not much but it helps a littlw