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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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Can Torvalds pull a "I'm taking my toys and going home"? (lemm.ee)

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Can he? What would he be able to take and leave? What would that do to Linux?
This question has been on my mind for a long time, but never got around to asking it.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Hm, all' the code is GPL'd so I suppose Korkki is right, it wouldn't do anything past the upset in leadership. He can't unilaterally revoke any code, for instance. I think he can revoke Tux (the mascot) and maybe even the name? The latter could get irksome and the former's already the case (see: Steam having to switch to a logo they made instead of Tux for games that support Linux).