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Linux was influenced by MINIX [1][2]. It is a Unix-like operating system kernel developed as a free and open-source alternative to proprietary systems. The development of Linux began in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, who built upon the design principles observed in MINIX [1][2]. The kernel was released under the GNU General Public License, enabling widespread collaboration and modification by developers worldwide. Linux has since become the foundation for numerous distributions used in servers, desktops, embedded systems, and mobile devices.
Linux
Summary
Linux ranks in the top 3% of os entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,134 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- Linux is the creator of Linus Torvalds[2].
- Linux was influenced by MINIX[3].
- Linux was influenced by Q11368[4].
- Linux kernel is named after Linux[5].
- Linus Torvalds is named after Linux[6].
- Q11368 is named after Linux[7].
- Linux's based on is recorded as Linux kernel[8].
- Linux's programmed in is recorded as Q15777[9].
- Linux's programmed in is recorded as assembly language[10].
- Linux is a type of Unix-like operating system[11].
- Linux is a type of free software[12].
- Linux is a type of computing platform[13].
- Linux is a type of project[14].
- Linux is a type of collaborative work[15].
- Linux's Commons category is recorded as Linux[16].
- Linux's platform is recorded as DEC Alpha[17].
- Linux's platform is recorded as Q182933[18].
- Linux's platform is recorded as Q272629[19].
- Linux's platform is recorded as ARM architecture[20].
- Linux's platform is recorded as PowerPC[21].
- Linux's platform is recorded as RISC-V[22].
- Linux's platform is recorded as MIPS architecture[23].
- Linux was distributed by digital download[24].
- Linux was distributed by floppy disk[25].
- Linux was distributed by CD-ROM[26].
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Works and Contributions
Linux is the creator of Linus Torvalds[2]. Things named for Linux include Kali Linux[27], a Linux distribution[28], founded in 2013[29]; GNU/Linux naming controversy[30], a controversy[31]; Winux[32], a Linux distribution[33]; Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X[34], a Linux distribution[35], founded in 1992[36]; ALT Linux[37], a Linux distribution[38], founded in 2000[39]; Linux user group[40], an association[41]; Linux Game Publishing[42]; and LinuxFr[43].
Why It Matters
Linux ranks in the top 3% of os entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,134 views/month).[1] Linux has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] Linux is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Linux has been cited as an influence by macOS[46], a proprietary operating system[47], founded in 2001[48] and Darwin[49], an Unix-like operating system[50].
Entities named for Linux include Kali Linux[27], a Linux distribution[28], founded in 2013[29]; GNU/Linux naming controversy[30], a controversy[31]; Winux[32], a Linux distribution[33]; Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X[34], a Linux distribution[35], founded in 1992[36]; ALT Linux[37], a Linux distribution[38], founded in 2000[39]; and Linux user group[40], an association[41].
FAQs
Who did Linux influence?
Linux has been cited as an influence by macOS[46] and Darwin[49].