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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).

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

X86_64 has been challenged and surpassed in some cases, no more duopoly will exist anymore fortunately. It's time for a price race now

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago

ARM is not capable of surpassing the existing world of x86 in raw power. It's not about that. People do want an 8 hour battery life out of their laptops though.