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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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Linux holds a market share of approximately 14% in India. (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by Timely_Jellyfish_2077@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm not sure how accurate StatCounter is, given that most Linux users use adblockers. However, according to it, Linux has almost a 14% desktop share in India.

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[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

You can identify OS without an adblocker it's usually in the user agent

[–] nephs@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Citation needed for "most Linux users use adblockers"

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

I feel like if you're techie enough to use Linux, then you'll figure out that ublock origin is a thing

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