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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 reaches new high 3.82% (gs.statcounter.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (3 children)

As arch users, we would never need the help of some low-level IT person though. That would be ridiculous.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Good point. The company would not only save money by not buying windows, but by not even having an IT department

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Risk compliance forces the IT department to do certain things. Don't hate on the chill guys

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Ooh can you recommend me a new distro?