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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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THUNDERBIRD: the SUCCESS STORY of LINUX! - 6.4M in Donations (www.youtube.com)

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A very interesting video about the Thunderbird Project successful donation process and how KDE can improve them by following their step.

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

I think why Lennox seems so unapproachable by so many it's because there's so many distros and choices people get choice paralysis. And then as soon as they ask anyone about it they get 20,000 different results. Lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That's true. It's a great strength to have the freedom to do anything with your hardware and software, but a great detriment to those who just want it to work. The torture of choice.

That's where marketing comes in. It guides you to the best choices for the "point and click, make it work" group of people - which are the majority.