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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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Droidian on OnePlus 8! (midwest.social)

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I love Gnome and would love a Linux phone, but sadly I hear they aren't as secure as Android, and security is important to me. I'm really curious how the experience is to use it though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Android is Linux. It's all the stuff on top that makes it more secure - 90% of which is covered by flatpak + MAC.