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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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What if I paid for all my free software? (www.cynicusrex.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've always felt guilty by taking for granted the rare breed of virtuous humans that provide free excellent software without relying on advertising. Let's change that and pay, how much would I “lose” anyway?

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[–] thomasloven 15 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

”Better known as Windoze”

Stopped reading right there. Edgy 14 year old script kiddies can think whatever they want. I’m not interested.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Dude just cited it as a joke

[–] [email protected] -4 points 8 months ago

What a fragile person, literally makes a lightist jab at a known enemy of free software and now you're pissing and shitting yourself.

But no, your billion dollar corporation needs defending from you. Get real.