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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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[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You over estimate how tech savvy my folks are. Dad doesn't even know how to fully shut down the computer

[–] lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 2 points 1 year ago

“The button on the computer that also turns it on”

Also, this is exactly why the OS should auto update for people like them, rather than them having to use the updater and fill in their password and whatnot