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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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What was Linux like in the 90s (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I really wish that I was born early so I've could witness the early years of Linux. What was it like being there when a kernel was released that would power multiple OSes and, best of all, for free?

I want know about everything: software, hardware, games, early community, etc.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Linux phone

What do you use? Is it your daily driver?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I have not chosen yet.

I am between purism Librem 5 (expensive) and pinephone (cheap)

I am leaning to pinephone since it’s so cheap if I hate it it won’t ruin me

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Have you considered SailfishOS?

Personally I recommend getting a Sony Xperia and installing it yourself.

SFOS has been my daily driver for 5 years now.

I paid €49 for the license, so it's a bargain right now at 24.90, and my latest device, an xperia x10ii, cost just €60.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Let me know if you get your Pinephone working well enough to daily-drive, 'cause I've got one sitting around collecting dust.