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[[w:Linux|Linux]] is the name usually given to any [[w:Unix-like|Unix-like]] computer [[w:operating system|operating system]] that uses the [[w:Linux kernel|Linux kernel]]. Linux is one of the most prominent examples of [[free software]] and [[w:open source|open source]] development: typically all underlying [[w:source code|source code]] can be freely modified, used, and redistributed by anyone. | [[w:Linux|Linux]] is the name usually given to any [[w:Unix-like|Unix-like]] computer [[w:operating system|operating system]] that uses the [[w:Linux kernel|Linux kernel]]. Linux is one of the most prominent examples of [[free software]] and [[w:open source|open source]] development: typically all underlying [[w:source code|source code]] can be freely modified, used, and redistributed by anyone. | ||
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*[http://www.perihel.at/3/index.html Excellent article on why people use Linux] | *[http://www.perihel.at/3/index.html Excellent article on why people use Linux] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 9 May 2013
Linux is the name usually given to any Unix-like computer operating system that uses the Linux kernel. Linux is one of the most prominent examples of free software and open source development: typically all underlying source code can be freely modified, used, and redistributed by anyone.
The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The system's utilities and libraries usually come from the GNU Operating System, announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman. The GNU contribution is the basis for the alternative (and more correct) name GNU/Linux.
At Organic Design, we use two different GNU/Linux distributions, Debian on our servers and Ubuntu on our workstations.
