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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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[–] LanyrdSkynrd@hexbear.net 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Did you not see how that turned from a really inconsequential disagreement to something emotional and personal almost immediately?

Sure, no single post was particularly toxic on its own. It's the holy war tenor of discussions on Phoronix that all but guarantees that every discussion ends up as a flame war.

[–] heartlessevil@lemmy.one -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

None of that is emotional or personal because I don't personally identify with software you weirdo.

[–] blobjim@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

a hit dog will holler.