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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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Craziest/most "exotic" devices able to run Linux? (lemmy.world)

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

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Something like a thermostat or a smart fridge -- have you seen any? If so, please share with a video or two.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I had an old iPod nano that was hacked with a light Linux distro. Could even run doom on it... It ran, but wasn't practical to play it.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Rockbox, by any chance? I have fond memories of playing doom with that scroll wheel...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Pretty sure it was just called iPod Linux.

Just looked.. looks like rockbox is the successor. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPodLinux