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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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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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[–] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 3 points 1 year ago

Did anyone manage to hack a CD/DVD drive to run Linux on it?

[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My iMac G3 is running Debian 6!

[–] GuyNoIRQ@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

iMac G3

wow, an operating system on a computer, sounds so improbable :P

[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 1 points 1 year ago

The computer is older than me :)

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