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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).

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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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[–] Rand0mA@lemmy.world 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