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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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Unity’s Open-Source Double Standard: the ban of VLC (mfkl.github.io)

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Another good lesson about why we should trust only FOSS ecosystems

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[–] Zink 1 points 10 months ago

Like the other reply said, it’s a bunch of money that high level execs are contractually guaranteed when they leave their job.

“So maybe stop doing that,” you say? I think these deals are in place before the person even starts work. It’s a part of the compensation package they are offered. It’s a recruiting tool, just like the overly high salaries and stock awards.