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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)

submitted 3 days ago by SpiceDealer@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] Xanza@lemm.ee 19 points 1 day ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

A real pain in the ass. It was still worth it to use for the experience, especially if you had an actual reason to use it. Other than that it was just an exercise in futility most of the time..and I think that's why we loved it. It was still kinda new. Interesting. And it didn't spoon feed you. Was quite exhilarating.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

Constantly trying to remember obscure bullshit fucking commands