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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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[–] practisevoodoo@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

There is a continuity process at least https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/102606402f4f5943266160e263c450fdfe4dd981 Although it is mainly, here is the process to figure out the plan.

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 0 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

What amazes me is, that a formal official plan (this) is just done recently a few months ago. How was there no official plan before? I don't understand...

[–] practisevoodoo@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Have you got a will?
Estimated 50% of adults don't. There's always a more pleasant task on the to-do list to be getting on with.

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml -1 points 6 hours ago

WTF we are talking about Linux, the biggest and most important piece of software. What are you even talking about will and adults? Sorry if this was meant to be a joke. But having a plan like this is crucial important.