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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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What's the most obscure distro you can think of (slrpnk.net)

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[–] mlg@lemmy.world 46 points 1 month ago (3 children)

DSLinux

[–] TootSweet@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Oh jeez. I forgot about that. I had that running on my DS back in the day from a GBA flashcart with a big-ass CompactFlash card sticking out the bottom. Good times.

[–] Fargeol@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 month ago

Wow, I just realized it was the first Linux I ever used

[–] markstos@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Yes, particularly the variant distributed on a business-card sized CD rom. To be carried in your wallet for emergency use.