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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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5 reasons Linux is the best OS for coding (www.xda-developers.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

So, I can use sudo rpm install.... instead of sudo dnf/yum install....?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

dnf is the right way for an end user to manage packages in modern versions, as it brings lots of extra functionality and an easier command interface - but yes the command rpm -i is able to install and upgrade packages. RPM's name is a recursive acronym "RPM Package Manager"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Well, I'll be damned then. I've learned something new today.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

@CaptDust @penquin when i started using it 25 years ago it stood for Red Hat Package Manager.