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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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An exceptionally well explained rant that I find myself in total agreement with.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I gotta admit I was being pretty reactionary about this and didn't know about the Oracle Linux thing. That's just... Plain wrong. Can't say I wouldn't do thr same as red hat in their shoes

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

I honestly don't see why. Oracle is also bringing in newer kernels they support in OEL. How much additional contribution is needed before it's basically the same as any Linux distro bringing together FLOSS and tweaking it into a system they want?