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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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looking for examples of countries whose governments, school system,health system, wjatever, use mostly GNU/Linux (lemmy.ml)

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I know 100℅ of the world top 500 supercomputers use linux, and around 65℅ of world servers. I want more info like this to help me campaign towards GNU/Linux use. Thanks.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I would avoid government distros due to censorship and surveillance

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Most governments use some sort of enterprise Linux distros, not their own distros. Even when they do, it's their distros. Why would they worry about censorship and surveillance?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

No, you need to worry about censorship and surveillance when using a government distro. Especially, when it comes to China or Turkey.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

On your own machine, sure. But I think OP was referring to government departments

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

The government distros (BOSS and IT@School) are for government offices and schools, respectively. Also, both are open-source. Mostly they add better support for Indian languages, and some educational software.