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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).
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No, it is something that has been discussed for quite some time. No one could decide on a good name until now
One could argue they still haven't
Since Minecraft blew up with 12 year olds using potatoe hardware I think the criteria required would be:
12 year old thinks name is great and can spell it
it can run on a potatoe
Who wants to volunteer to collect this data
You could argue but you would be wrong. The name gas changed. There is still some work needed to move domains but that's minor.