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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 are the best proprietary/paid apps for linux? (lemdro.id)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by mfat@lemdro.id to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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And why do you use them?

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[–] pg_jglr@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

OpenAudible - because Audible cycles books in and out of the membership too fast and sometimes their phone app sucks.

[–] shertson@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Agreed, OpenAudible is fantastic. I've been an audible member for ages. I really only listen to my books when commuting and traveling and the pandemic set me back in my listening. Using OpenAudible allows me to keep my library available on any device and use any application to listen.