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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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[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's awesome, but very complicated to use and overkill for most homegamer setups.

The first interaction most people have with it is when it stops something they want to do from working and it's not obvious why. Then the first selinux command they learn is how to disable it.

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago

Then the first selinux command they learn is how to disable it.

Spooky accurate.