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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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What if I paid for all my free software? (www.cynicusrex.com)

submitted 10 months ago by CynicusRex@kbin.social to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I've always felt guilty by taking for granted the rare breed of virtuous humans that provide free excellent software without relying on advertising. Let's change that and pay, how much would I “lose” anyway?

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[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 16 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The thing is

its a shame that enthusiasts dont donate. How?
the biggest problem is normies using FOSS and never donating a cent

[–] mexicancartel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

normies using foss and not donating is better than normies not using foss and not donating imo

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

It may remove the "weakest link in the chain" and does not support surveillance capitalist companies. It also makes the software more known.

In the end the biggest cost is development, which stays the same.

I also have the feelig total normies dont annoy in forums or with bug reports / feature requests, like many Linux users do in some time of their evolution XD