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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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Debian Resumes Merged /usr Transition By Repealing Moratorium (www.phoronix.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Debian 12 had aimed to have a merged "/usr" file-system layout similar to other Linux distributions, but The Debian Technical Committee earlier this year decided to impose a merged-/usr file movement moratorium. But now with Debian 12 having been out for a few months, that moratorium has been repealed.

In hoping to have the merged /usr layout ready in time for Debian 13 "Trixie", yesterday that moratorium was repealed. Debian's UsrMerge Wiki page tracks the effort for those wishing to learn more about this modernization of the directory structure.

Debian's merged /usr transition will hopefully be all wrapped up in time for the Debian 13 release in about two years time.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

They still ask package developers to coordinate with the team instead of proactively moving stuff to /usr so it might take a while to finish.