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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] 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's the linux tax again...w a free OS no less 🤦‍♂️

[–] scholar 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Right, the point they're making is that the Linux devices are more costly, despite having a free OS, compared to cheap Android tablets, for instance. It's a markup that Linux-first devices can't avoid because they just can't sell as many devices (because Linux is less popular), so they have to go with a higher per-unit price up front to recoup costs and make a profit.

They lack the economies of scale that allow them to be sold for cheaper.