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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] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As its name suggests, LogoFAIL involves logos, specifically those of the hardware seller that are displayed on the device screen early in the boot process, while the UEFI is still running.

Me using an old PC with BIOS instead of UEFI: 😏

[–] [email protected] 42 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Also known as using a pc with unpatched cpu vulnerabilities

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

gigachads use mitigations=off anyways

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Makes it go fast