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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 will MS do when Linux becomes a serious threat to their monopoly ? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 days ago by Waffelson@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Will they lobby for laws that prohibit Linux or make it difficult to install? What actions might they take in the future?

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[–] zygo_histo_morpheus@programming.dev 16 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I think that linux has a couple of things that might help it grow outside its traditional niche that it hasn't in the past. Proton has been a major step forward in to the gaming scene. A lot of people are very unhappy about windows 11. The EU in particular is also investing in ways to get out from under American techs thumb due to the geopolitical landscape.

I don't have too high expectations personally but who knows.