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'''Linux''' may mean: | '''Linux''' may mean: | ||
{{rpl|Linux (operating system)}} | |||
{{rpl|Linux kernel}} | |||
{{rpl|Linux distribution}} | |||
[[ | Many also confuse the Linux kernel, and the Linux operating systems, with [[Linus Torvalds]], the creator and maintainer of the Linux kernel. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:06, 29 September 2020
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same or a similar title.
Linux may mean:
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]- Linux kernel: The core piece of the Linux operating system that controls processes, manages memory, and loads device drivers. [e]
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.