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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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[–] cbarrick 52 points 2 months ago (3 children)

So you're telling me that there was a Mac super computer in '05?

[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] spookedintownsville 20 points 2 months ago

Also known as Big Mac

haha

[–] The_v 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If I recall correctly they linked a bunch of powermacs together with FireWire.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

It apparently later was transitioned to Xserves

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Funnily enough is was known for being quite cheap