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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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[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

That's the first one I thought of as well. And your third point, too... Haha

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

I remember back in day, my friends would learn how to script only to modify their mIRC and have some sick startup animations and music.

Then MSN Messenger showed up.