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Linux

Family of Unix-like operating systems

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Founded: September 17, 1991
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1.“Linus Torvalds reveals the 'true' anniversary of Linux code”zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-reveals-the-true-30th-anniversary-of-linux-code/
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Linux is a family of free and open-source software Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, which was first released on 17 September 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Some members of the family are typically packaged as a distribution, which includes the kernel alongside supporting system software and libraries developed by third parties—such as GNU, Red Hat, and X.Org—to create a complete operating system; however, not all Linux-based operating systems are considered distros, with Android being an example. Linux was originally designed as a clone of Unix and is distributed under the copyleft GPL license.

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Subclass of: Q14656
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Named after: Q14579
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Based on: Q14579
Distribution format: Q54820071
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Influenced by: Q187906
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1.“Hello everybody out there using minix”groups.google.com/forum/#!original/comp.os.minix/dlNtH7RRrGA/SwRavCzVE7gJRetrieved 2019-02-23
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Platforms: Q858065
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Different from: Q14579
Creator: Q34253
Sponsor: Q858851
Studied by: Q21198
Said to be the same as: Q3251801
Hashtag: Linux
Usenet newsgroup: comp.os.linux language: English
Named by: Q2271329

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