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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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[–] [email protected] 76 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (19 children)

We need to stop this usage of proprietary MS GitHub + Discord in free software. It completely undermines the philosophy.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 6 months ago (17 children)

The rampant use of Discord in FLOSS project is really disheartening. To join yet another Discord channel to receive any kind of support or discussions around the project, is off-putting.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

You're not alone with your opinion.

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