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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] 6 points 1 month ago (3 children)

current fastest runs on SUSE Enterprise Linux

No wayyy! Why SUSE tho?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because all the Arch consultants were busy posting on the internet.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Because Cray have CrayOS which is a slightly modded version of SuSE. Why did Cray choose SUSE probably because the licensed support was cheaper that RHEL 😂

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Suoer-computing is a pain-in-the-ass, so my guess is some combination of SUSE picking up top talent that left other Linux vendors as IBM has been purchasing them, and SUSE just being willing to put in the extra work for the added brand recognition.