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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] 15 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Its called torrenting my friend. Real control, real offline, no proprietary DRM bullshit

[–] sronweb 2 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I have used years ago different download platforms, years before Torrent, in the time of Napster, Emule etc. but so far the official streaming service provide a good offer, without wasting time. I don't think it worst the effort to download illegally ie comparing with price of Prime. I see now a tendency when the platform cost will increase and users should, in theory have 10 platforms, where i may understand the reason for people returning to illegal download. The streaming service companies should think carefully before increasing the price or creating new rules to share the cost.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sure, they provide a good offer but force you to use a Chromebook instead of a regular Linux distro.... Sounds like a big constraint to me.

[–] sronweb 1 points 1 year ago

I understand. In this case we should blame the streaming companies about it and if I need this function I have not much choice apart illegal download.

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