Vancouver Linux Users Group
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Debian 12 “Bookworm” released with Linux kernel 6.1
Debian is one of the oldest GNU/Linux distributions, and it continues to serve as the foundation for many other Linux-based operating systems including Ubuntu, Kali, MX, and the Raspberry Pi OS, among others. The operating system is also known for emphasizing stability over flashy new features, and it can take a long time for new…
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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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