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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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Let's Try BSD, Part 1 of 7: Introduction (FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, DragonFlyBSD) (lowendbox.com)

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[–] jaypatelani@lemmy.ml 40 points 4 months ago (4 children)

That's why I shared here. Because BSD community already running BSD :)

[–] rickyrigatoni@lemm.ee 28 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The audacity. Do YOU see US going into windows communities to shill linux?

Oh. Yeah. Carry on then.

[–] jaypatelani@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Look if you go to Windows community which is not similar to Linux/Unix like system it's bad on you. But BSDs and Linux are very similar in design philosophy and are dependent on each other. While windows is different thing of its own.

[–] poki@discuss.online 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

But BSDs and Linux are very similar in design philosophy and are dependent on each other.

Interesting. Would you mind elaborating on the bold parts? Thank you in advance :D !

[–] balder1993@programming.dev 2 points 4 months ago

I think when it comes to tooling, some Linux tools are actually BSD software that works because of POSIX compliance. An example is OpenSSH.

[–] jaypatelani@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Sorry for my wording. What I meant was While BSD and Linux are not dependent on each other, they do share a common Unix heritage and have influenced each other over the years.

[–] HumanPerson@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Frequently software developed for one is commonly used on the other, such as openssh, iirc.

[–] poki@discuss.online 2 points 4 months ago

That makes a lot more sense. Thank you for clarifying!

[–] ndonkersloot@feddit.nl 9 points 4 months ago

Thank you, i've never used a BSD variant myself but am a long time Linux user. Very curious to the next posts!

[–] NegativeLookBehind@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Excuse me while I light my pitchfork

[–] jjlinux@lemmy.ml 0 points 4 months ago

Now, where did I put that Katana?🤔