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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Fedora should be dropped try a community distro not a corporate one.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Fedora is a community distro. Red hat just contributes a lot.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is it why do Redhat lawyers have any say on Fedora then?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Red hat owns the trademarks as fedora isn’t a real legal entity. Red hat employees also hold most spots in the council, and financially support the project. The council spots are voted upon so they don’t have to be red hatters that’s just who we chose.

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