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GNU Linux

GNU Linux is a free open source operating system that was adapted by a small number of volunteers lead by Linus Torvaldes and the GNU organisation. Linux is the most popular platform not backed by a commercial organisation. How did Linux become so popular in spite of this? How does Linux differentiate itself technically from other platforms?

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