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This is a disambiguation page.  You may be looking for other articles related to the term '''Linux''', such as:
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'''Linux''' may mean:


*[[Linux]] as an [[operating system]]
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*The [[Linux kernel]]
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*Various [[Linux distribution|distributions]] of Linux
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*[[Linus Torvalds]], who implemented the first Linux kernel
*[[Linux history]]
*Linux is often cited as a successful example of an [[Open source software|open source]] software project


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Many also confuse the Linux kernel, and the Linux operating systems, with [[Linus Torvalds]], the creator and maintainer of the Linux kernel.
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Latest revision as of 20:06, 29 September 2020

This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same or a similar title.

Linux may mean:

  • Developing Article Linux (operating system): A free and open source operating system kernel designed by Linus Torvalds. The kernel is typically augmented by a plethora of other software, creating a Linux distribution. [e]
  • Developing Article Linux kernel: The core piece of the Linux operating system that controls processes, manages memory, and loads device drivers. [e]
  • Developed Article Linux distribution: A version of Linux comprised of the Linux kernel, all or part of the GNU operating system, and assorted other software. [e]

Many also confuse the Linux kernel, and the Linux operating systems, with Linus Torvalds, the creator and maintainer of the Linux kernel.