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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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Nonfree software found in GNU Boot releases again, many distros affected. (savannah.gnu.org)

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

The political downvoting in this thread is a turn off for me. However, I completely agree with your statement / question.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

@LeFantome @anamethatisnt If people disagree with me and think authors shouldn't be able to specify how their work is used, I'm okay with that. We can agree to disagree.

[–] anamethatisnt 1 points 1 month ago

Personally I've upvoted the replies as they keep a relevant and interesting discussion going.