Linux
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Linux is a family of free and open-source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The kernel is typically packaged as a distribution alongside supporting system software and libraries from third parties such as GNU, Red Hat, and X.Org to create a complete operating system. Linux was originally designed as a clone of Unix and is distributed under the copyleft GPL license. Linux-based systems are used across various platforms, including Android, though not all Linux-based operating systems are considered distributions.
Updated 6 August 2026
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Latest developments
Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."
Ars Technica · 2 months ago ·
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Linux creator Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to walk away from Linux, or go fork it
The New Stack · 2 months ago ·
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Quoting Linus Torvalds
Simon Willison's Weblog · 2 months ago ·
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There is minimal downside to switching to open models
marble.onl · 2 months ago ·
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Q3 2026
Linus Torvalds announces Linux will support AI tools in development, tells opponents to fork the project or leave Policy change
- Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."
- Linux creator Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to walk away from Linux, or go fork it
- Quoting Linus Torvalds
Q2 2026
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Products & technology
- Integrated with Sashiko · 1 source