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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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[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

I never did like the CDE style window decorations, but I do rather miss the old school docks.

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

We've come a long way. An analogue clock in particular seems crazy to me lol

It'd be interesting to see a timeline of different UIs on Linux, from the beginning to now