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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.
Key Facts
- Creator: Linus Torvalds[2]
- Influenced by: MINIX[3], Unix[4]
- Named after: Linux kernel[5], Linus Torvalds[6], Unix[7]
- Based on: Linux kernel[8]
- Programmed in: C[9], assembly language[10]
- Subclass of: Unix-like operating system[11], free software[12], computing platform[13], project[14], collaborative work[15]
- Commons category: Linux[16]
- Platform: DEC Alpha[17], X86[18], x86-64[19], ARM architecture[20], PowerPC[21], RISC-V[22], MIPS architecture[23]
- Distribution format: digital download[24], floppy disk[25], CD-ROM[26], DVD-ROM[27]
- Said to be the same as: GNU/Linux[28]
- Inception: September 17, 1991[29]
- Mascot: Tux[30]
- Sponsor: Linux Foundation[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Linux[32]
- Commons gallery: Linux[33]
- Described at URL: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?post_type=platforms&p=417[34]
- Topic's main Wikimedia portal: Portal:Linux[35]
- Topic has template: Template:Linux[36]
- Stack Exchange tag: https://stackoverflow.com/tags/linux[37]
- IRC channel URL: irc://irc.freenode.net/linux[38]
- Different from: Linux kernel[39]
- History of topic: history of Linux[40]
- Hashtag: Linux[41]
- Studied by: computer science[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[43]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Linux include Kali Linux[44], a Linux distribution[45], founded in 2013[46]; GNU/Linux naming controversy[47], a controversy[48]; ALT Linux[49], a Linux distribution[50], founded in 2000[51]; Winux[52], a Linux distribution[53]; Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X[54], a Linux distribution[55], founded in 1992[56]; Linux user group[57], an association[58]; Linux Game Publishing[59]; and LinuxFr[60].
Why It Matters
Linux has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] Linux is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Linux has been cited as an influence by macOS[63], a proprietary operating system[64], founded in 2001[65] and Darwin[66], an Unix-like operating system[67].
Entities named for Linux include Kali Linux[44], a Linux distribution[45], founded in 2013[46]; GNU/Linux naming controversy[47], a controversy[48]; ALT Linux[49], a Linux distribution[50], founded in 2000[51]; Winux[52], a Linux distribution[53]; Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X[54], a Linux distribution[55], founded in 1992[56]; and Linux user group[57], an association[58].
FAQs
Who did Linux influence?
Linux has been cited as an influence by macOS[63] and Darwin[66].