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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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[–] crank@beehaw.org 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Ive been using zsh for most of my linux time cause it is trendy.

Im actually planning a move to bash. All else being equal, i prefer gpl-style to mit-style. (Tried fish didnt like it.)

Dyk the "monopoly man" illustration was created by the grandparent of the original developer of bash? And was uncredited by the company who owns Monopoly until a relative publicized this recently.

[–] Hundun@beehaw.org 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I am in the process of learning about/choosing shells for my new setup. Can you please elaborate on gpl-vs-mit style - what do you mean? Is it just about licences?

[–] crank@beehaw.org 1 points 10 months ago

yes it is just about the license. i think gpl is better for humanity.

i don't have a better argument than that. i guess i am just turning into that kind of person lol

[–] chaorace@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 10 months ago

More importantly: did you know the "monopoly man" does not in fact wear a monocle? We live in trying times.