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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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Liberux Nexx GNU/Linux smartphone adds cheaper entry model (lemmy.ml)

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In response to community feedback, Liberux is adding a cheaper, entry level option to it's crowfunding campaign

Source: https://mastodon.social/@Liberux/114637474399857143

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[–] utopiah@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Linux applications can access your entire home folder

That's the default because that's what most people want, or at least expect.

You can perfectly start an application within a container or even a dedicated user.

Nearly nobody does this not because Linux does not permit that, it does, but rather because most people believe (rightfully or not) they do not need this level of separation.

[–] someacnt@sh.itjust.works 1 points 17 hours ago

True, but asking user about permission to home folder vs. granting permission by default is huge difference. Also doesn't flatpak also grant other permissions the app wants as well? Like the Mic permission.