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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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[–] Chunk@lemmy.world 70 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I have one dream for Linux. I'm a huge OSS fan and I want to see it thrive.

I think Microsoft should partner with Oracle to make Oracle Linux 9 support all the Microsoft ecosystem. I want AD in Linux. I want Microsoft Word on Linux. Oracle Linux 9 is the obvious successor to RHEL and Microsoft has an opportunity here to build something great.

Lmao just kidding

[–] Steamymoomilk@sh.itjust.works 39 points 1 year ago

I was about 90% reading this going wtf is this guy on?

[–] njordomir@lemmy.world 28 points 1 year ago

You got me, I had my torch and pitchfork ready and my FOSS-themed chanting was growing louder...

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You actually can use Active directory with linux

It’s a huge portion and an important technology Linux or not - doesn’t hurt to learn somethin new especially when it’s helpful

[–] feminalpanda@lemmings.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I could see that with Ubuntu since they are already throwing money and dev time to support it. Also DoD is already putting out automated STIGs for it.