Vancouver Linux Users Group
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13 Reasons Why I Have a Love Affair With Linux
Linux and I go way back. Last year, I installed Ubuntu, for the first time, and it was love at first sight. The sleek interface, the customization, the power – I was hooked. Since then, Linux and I have been in a committed relationship, and it just keeps getting better. After all these years, I…
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Hello World!
Welcome to Linux, or as many knowledgeable people prefer, GNU/Linux. While free software itself dates back to the beginnings of computing, the Free Software Movement began in the mid-eighties with a licensing revolution. From humble beginnings, GNU and the GNU General Public License codified a spirit of generosity and neighborliness which contrasts sharply with the…
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What is GNU/Linux?
Linux, or GNU/Linux as some prefer, is a multi-user, multi-tasking variant of the Unix operating system. Think of an operating system as your humble, loyal servant silently toiling behind the scenes to create a smooth and problem free user experience. Actually, it is many small programs interacting with each other to make your computer work.…
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