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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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[–] angarabebesi@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'm disappointed that the kernel community allowed software defined silicon to be merged.

[–] CjkOvPDwQw@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Could explain this silicon software thing ?

[–] angarabebesi@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

it allows Intel to throttle performance from the kernel. Basically they sell you the same hardware, but force you to pay more for more performance.

[–] CjkOvPDwQw@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Damn found that out. That's just a new stupid way to capatilize ... On the other end would be pretty nice if someone was able to unlock all features and release it