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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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A quick question (sopuli.xyz)

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

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Would you guys be interested if I start a Youtube/PeerTube Channel where I talk about Unix Topics related to Linux, BSD & Plan9 etc... and perhaps rants and rambles about stuff that I like and don't like about how the mainstream treats linux etc etc. (I have a lot to talk about and say) and perhaps devlog updates about a game I'm making (its open source obviously) I don't wanna look like a stupid influencer shill (nobody likes those) but basically I just want a platform where I can speak about what I like and passionate about thats too long to write here, and if a mod/admin is reading this please delete this if its unsuitable for this thread, sorry in advance.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 15 hours ago

Sounds great to add your own take on Unix topics. I really enjoy well-curated channels that go through more niche topics.

Maybe some older history on peripheral driver development? How bus bit size, limitations of programming language semantics… Why certain design patterns were chosen due to contemporary technologies…

I’d imagine with how small memory was back in the day, that it would be very informative to those who did not grow up with a 90s supercomputer on their desktop.