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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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What was Linux like in the 90s (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 week ago by SpiceDealer@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I really wish that I was born early so I've could witness the early years of Linux. What was it like being there when a kernel was released that would power multiple OSes and, best of all, for free?

I want know about everything: software, hardware, games, early community, etc.

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[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 0 points 1 week ago (6 children)

Thanks! The Wikipedia was an interesting read. It seems it was closed source? That’s an interesting Linux method

[–] 4z01235@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Slackware is still around, no past tense. What makes you think it was closed source?

[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 0 points 1 week ago (4 children)

There is no formal issue tracking system and no official procedure to become a code contributor or developer. The project does not maintain a public code repository. Bug reports and contributions, while being essential to the project, are managed in an informal way. All the final decisions about what is going to be included in a Slackware release strictly remain with Slackware's benevolent dictator for life, Patrick Volkerding.

[–] LaSirena@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

That's just the way things were done back then. Slack has been around long enough that that's just the way it is.

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