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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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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 21 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If you don't know what OS you're using, how likely are you to know or understand what this app is?

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I use Linux and I have no idea what this program is for. Something about a comic book series?