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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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TIL that operating system Linux is an example of anarcho-communism (en.wikipedia.org)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

But is FOSS actually more vulnerable?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

Depends, sometimes not always. Having source available makes it easy for hackers to find exploit but also makes it easier for community to identify and address exploits.

So... For a large active community project, it's likely fairly secure but for smaller projects with 1 or just a few developers it might be vulnerable.