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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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VirtualBox 7.1 Released with Qt 6 GUI, Wayland Support for Clipboard Sharing - 9to5Linux (9to5linux.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I teach a class where I use VirtualBox. Students commonly use Windows or Mac. I use Linux.

It is very handily to use VirtualBox where, if I demo something, the same steps will work on the student machine. It is also nice for documentation if you want to show a screenshot.

I have never used the “extension pack” for this so it would be fine. Educational use seems to be permitted regardless.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Sir or Madame, this is a Wendy's. You're in the Linux com here.