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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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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Were you trying to say "extended warranty?"

[–] UpperBroccoli@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Kernel undercarriage rust inhibitor.

There are some older Linux kernel developers who might actually be interested in that, too.