Linux
ལི་ནགས།
Linux
Linux · ལི་ནགས། · Linux · LIN-uks · GNU/Linux · Linux · operating-system · open-source · serverLinuxGNU/Linux/LIN-uks/
Also known as: GNU/Linux
Last updated May 25, 2026
Definition
Linux is an open-source kernel that, combined with system software, powers Linux distributions used on servers, desktops, phones, and embedded devices.
Real-World Example
Most of the world’s top websites run on Linux servers. Android devices also use a Linux kernel.
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