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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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I Think Ubuntu 23.10 is Making a Mistake… (www.omgubuntu.co.uk)

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[–] winety@communick.news 20 points 1 year ago

Also what the fuck does the author mean when he says ubuntu is special¿?

There are two ways I read that:

Ubuntu is special just to the author. It's their favourite distribution and it holds sentimental value to them. The author doesn't want Ubuntu to change, because they like it just the way it is.
Ubuntu is special because of its high popularity between new users. For a long time, Ubuntu was/is suggested to newbies because of its ease of use and solid defaults. The removal of the apps could make the experience of future new users worse, so less people would stick with Linux.