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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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[–] nichtburningturtle@feddit.org 41 points 3 months ago

The good ending

[–] mrpants@midwest.social 22 points 3 months ago

I prefer this Ubuntu

[–] filister@lemmy.world 21 points 3 months ago
[–] sbrb@programming.dev 18 points 3 months ago

Do they also mention Ubuntu Pro without being asked about it?

[–] GoogleSellsAds@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 months ago

Are they selling snap beans?

[–] No_Eponym@lemmy.ca 11 points 3 months ago

Finished with animal names. Try Crazy Carrot (LTS).

[–] erwan@lemmy.ml 11 points 3 months ago

Don't forget the Ubuntu restaurant.

https://www.ubuntula.com/

Just be careful with the silverware, they can Snap if you're too rough.

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 8 points 3 months ago

you know the distro used a preexisting word and they liked the meaning. its like community or such in zulu.

[–] Xylogx@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 months ago

Ah yes, Ubuntu, African for “I can’t figure out how to install Debian.”

[–] Ostrichgrif@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

I have a road near me that says sponsored by Ubuntu and I was freaking out. Turns out it was this same organization.