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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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Craziest/most "exotic" devices able to run Linux? (self.linux)

submitted 1 year ago by GustavoM to c/[email protected]

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Something like a thermostat or a smart fridge -- have you seen any? If so, please share with a video or two.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Sega Dreamcast. Live CD distributions of Linux were really taking off around then, so some enterprising sorts decided to see if they could get Linux running on the Dreamcast. They partially succeeded, though accessing some of the hardware was... dicey. That said, the Dreamcast had a native keyboard adapter and they managed to get support for that going pretty quickly.

Unfortunately the project kind of stagnated, but you can read up on more of it on the sourceforge project page.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Dreamcast emulation was a huge hobby of mine! I can’t believe it worked so well.