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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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Is it safe to upgrade to paid version of a distro if I'm dual booting? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 19 hours ago by unicornBro@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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My primary OS is Windows (I use it for work) and I have Linux as my second OS. If I upgrade my linux distro to the paid version so I can have more features, will Windows be okay? Thanks I'm a newb

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[–] TMP_NKcYUEoM7kXg4qYe@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Ignoring Red Hat which according to the Software Freedom Conservancy organization they GPL violators.

But with Ubuntu it depends on whether you consider paid repositories features or support. Sure you can just compile it yourself but that's kinda the same thing Zorin is doing: https://lemmy.world/post/29546682/17016426