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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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uhhh... what do I call the "subreddits"? (reddthat.com)

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Very difficult to discuss with the fiance without know the terminology yet lol

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because technically, one server can host multiple instances. Instances are containerized— literally an instance of lemmy.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is there any practical reason to actually do that, though?