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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.]] | ||
| - | '''{{w|Linux}}''' is a generic term referring to {{w|Unix-like}} computer operating systems using the {{w|Linux kernel}}. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of {{w|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 {{w|GPL|GNU GPL}} and other free licenses. The name "Linux" originates from {{w|Linus Torvalds}} who in 1991 wrote the first version of the Linux kernel. | + | '''{{w|Linux}}''' is a generic term referring to {{w|Unix-like}} computer operating systems using the {{w|Linux kernel}}. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of {{w|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 {{w|GPL|GNU GPL}} and other free licenses. The name "Linux" originates from {{w|Linus Torvalds}}, who, in 1991, wrote the first version of the Linux kernel. |
== References to Linux == | == References to Linux == | ||
| - | * [[Hallrunner]] {{--}} | + | * [[Hallrunner]] {{--}} Fighting the computer generates the response, "You reformat and install Linux. Nice work." |
* Email [[virus]] {{--}} Upon opening the email, [[Strong Bad]] says that the words "Strong Ba" are "getting eaten by some Linux or something". | * Email [[virus]] {{--}} Upon opening the email, [[Strong Bad]] says that the words "Strong Ba" are "getting eaten by some Linux or something". | ||
| - | * [[4 Gregs]] {{--}} [[ | + | * [[4 Gregs]] {{--}} [[Open Source Greg]]'s laptop has a picture of a [[penguin]] similar to {{w|Tux (mascot)|Tux}}, the Linux mascot, on it. |
* [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 15]] {{--}} Open Source Greg's avatar's name, xxUBUNTUFAN91xx, refers to {{w|Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu}}, a popular distribution of Linux. | * [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 15]] {{--}} Open Source Greg's avatar's name, xxUBUNTUFAN91xx, refers to {{w|Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu}}, a popular distribution of Linux. | ||
| - | * {{postref|1768323187605913836|14|Mar|2024}} {{--}} This | + | * {{postref|1768323187605913836|14|Mar|2024}} {{--}} This Tweet advertises the release of the Linux version of [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate]]. |
| - | ** The [[ | + | ** The penguin that eats [[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]] is based on Tux. |
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Current revision as of 22:40, 4 May 2024
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" originates from Linus Torvalds, who, in 1991, wrote the first version of the Linux kernel.
[edit] References to Linux
- Hallrunner — Fighting the computer generates the response, "You reformat and install Linux. Nice work."
- Email virus — Upon opening the email, Strong Bad says that the words "Strong Ba" are "getting eaten by some Linux or something".
- 4 Gregs — Open Source Greg's laptop has a picture of a penguin similar to Tux, the Linux mascot, on it.
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 15 — Open Source Greg's avatar's name, xxUBUNTUFAN91xx, refers to Ubuntu, a popular distribution of Linux.
- @StrongBadActual tweet (14 Mar 2024) — This Tweet advertises the release of the Linux version of Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate.
- The penguin that eats Dangeresque is based on Tux.
