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Linux

Linux is a free and open-source Unix-like operating-system kernel first released by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It powers most of the world's servers, most smartphones (via Android), and every major supercomputer.

First released: September 17, 1991
Creator: Linus Torvalds
License: GPLv2

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First released: September 17, 1991
Creator: Linus Torvalds
License: GPLv2

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