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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

Only just downloaded previous alpha to decide it will become my daily driver once it's more finished.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

I'm so excited about Cosmic! Bring it on

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

Nice timing. I just switched a desktop to Alpha 2 earlier today.

What is new in Alpha 3? New functionality? Or just more polish?