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Aug 5, 2018 · Fundamentals

What Is Linux? A 1991 Primer on the Free Unix‑Like Kernel

Linux is a free Unix‑like kernel originally written for 386‑AT computers, described by Linus Torvalds in 1991, covering its source‑code licensing, hardware requirements, download sources, installation steps, missing features, and early ported utilities, offering a historical snapshot of early open‑source OS development.