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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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Linus Torvalds postpones Linux 6.8 merge window after being taken offline by storms (www.theregister.com)

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[–] ObviouslyNotBanana 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Can't trust digital computers. I'm using my mechanical calculator for gaming. Just add a wheel, divide by 0, and you'll be playing Farming sim in no time.

[–] nickhammes 6 points 10 months ago

If you ever finish a speedrun of Super Mario Bros on mechanical calculator you should share the results