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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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You think Linux is living a Renaissance with Gaming and New Non-Technical Users? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

As usual the issue is more systemic than individual. You can never trust an individual to make the "right" choice. This is why I don't believe free markets are a good way to organize society. The only way the general populace switches over to Linux is it gains foothold in enterprise and educational institutions as the main OS to be used.