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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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You can't cd or ls in a folder if you have no +x permissions on it. That is all. I wasted 3 hours of my life. (szmer.info)

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[+] [email protected] -15 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)

Is lemmy just a collection of low grade SWEs? Constantly see memes like this, talking about "coding in HTML", or debating Linux distros lol.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 11 months ago (1 children)

There are a few people that are just getting into Unix style operating systems and we all remember and relate. Even if it was 30 years ago.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Thank you! I only switched to Linux in 2022. I came for the privacy and performance, and stayed for the customisation, the FOSS philosophy and the terminal experience.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

We all started small, making mistakes. Most of us still do from time to time

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I would argue that this is something that should be taught in every undergraduate Operating Systems course. But if someone posting it here benefits teens, self-taught hobbyists, and old-timers getting back into the field so be it.