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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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[–] orioler25@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, turns out people don't like surveillance against their will..

[–] 7arakun@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm in an interesting place. I dual boot Windows 10 and Pop OS. Windows 11 requires Secure Boot enabled and Pop OS doesn't support it. I'd dump Windows entirely but I still need it for school. Not sure if I should switch distros or just keep using Windows 10 until I graduate.

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