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[[Image:37 tux linux penguin.png|thumb|Tux, the Linux mascot.]] | [[Image:37 tux linux penguin.png|thumb|Tux, the Linux mascot.]] | ||
| - | + | '''[[Wikipedia:Linux|Linux]]''' is a generic term referring to [[Wikipedia:Unix-like|Unix-like]] computer operating systems using the [[Wikipedia:Linux kernel|Linux kernel]]. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of [[Wikipedia:Free and Open Source Software|free and open source software]] collaboration; typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified, and redistributed by anyone under the terms of the [[Wikipedia:GPL|GNU GPL]] and other free licenses. The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by [[Wikipedia:Linus Torvalds|Linus Torvalds]]. | |
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== References to Linux == | == References to Linux == | ||
Revision as of 03:35, 12 May 2009
Linux is a generic term referring to Unix-like computer operating systems using the Linux kernel. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software collaboration; typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified, and redistributed by anyone under the terms of the GNU GPL and other free licenses. The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by Linus Torvalds.
