Linux (also known as GNU/Linux) is a Unix-like computer operating system. It is one of the most prominent examples of open source development and free software; unlike proprietary operating systems such as Windows or Mac OS, all of its underlying source code is available to the public for anyone to freely use, modify, and redistribute.

Initially, Linux was primarily developed and used by individual enthusiasts on personal computers. Since then, Linux has gained the support of major corporations such as IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Novell for use in servers and is gaining popularity in the desktop market. It is used in systems ranging from supercomputers to mobile phones. Proponents and analysts attribute its success to its security, reliability, low cost, and freedom from vendor lock-in.

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the harddisk in the linux server crashed in the morning T_T
tgz (tgz) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:39:34 -0000
the harddisk in the linux server crashed in the morning T_T
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AlexanderRV (Alexander Romanenko) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:39:14 -0000
#chrome is soooo fast on #linux
Re: como eu faço dual boot? succi linux e windows xp?: o grub do succi devia melhorar neh... ele não conta algu.. http://bit.ly/2nOjUT
succilinux (Succi Linux) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:39:00 -0000
Re: como eu faço dual boot? succi linux e windows xp?: o grub do succi devia melhorar neh... ele não conta algu.. http://bit.ly/2nOjUT
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1602 -- Japan Linux Symposium Keynote, Linus Torvalds & Jim Zemlin (Linux Foundation)
_i_q_ (Irene Quintana) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:38:56 -0000
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1602 -- Japan Linux Symposium Keynote, Linus Torvalds & Jim Zemlin (Linux Foundation)
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mariobni (Mario Souza Cruz) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:38:48 -0000
RT @redbugcamisetas Últimos dias da promoção RedBug e Viva o Linux. São 3 camisetas à sua escolha! é só até amanhã: http://migre.me/ajKp
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zahris (zahris) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:38:42 -0000
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