Linux (Simple English Wikipedia)

Eckert, Jason W. (2012). Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification (Third ed.). Boston, Massachusetts: Cengage Learning. p. 33. ISBN 978-1111541538. Retrieved April 14, 2013. The shared commonality of the kernel is what defines Linux; the differing OSS applications that can interact with the common kernel are what differentiate Linux distributions.

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Bhartiya, Swapnil. "Best Linux distros of 2016: Something for everyone". CIO. Archived from the original on December 31, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

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Computerworld, Patrick Thibodeau. "IBM's newest mainframe is all Linux". Archived from the original on November 11, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2009.

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DistroWatch. "DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD". distrowatch.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

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Wheeler, David A (July 29, 2002). "More Than a Gigabuck: Estimating GNU/Linux's Size". Archived from the original on April 28, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
Wheeler, David. "The Linux Kernel: It's Worth More!". Archived from the original on August 21, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2016.

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Advani, Prakash (October 27, 2000). "Microsoft Office for Linux?". FreeOS. FreeOS Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2008.

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Linus Benedict Torvalds (October 5, 1991). "Free minix-like kernel sources for 386-AT". Newsgroup: comp.os.minix. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
Linus Benedict Torvalds (October 5, 1991). "Free minix-like kernel sources for 386-AT". Newsgroup: comp.os.minix. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
Torvalds, Linus. "What would you like to see most in minix?". Newsgroup: comp.os.minix. Usenet: 1991Aug25.205708.9541@klaava.Helsinki.FI. Retrieved August 18, 2008.

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Leemhuis, Thorsten (July 1, 2013). "What's new in Linux 3.10 - The H Open: News and Features". www.h-online.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2025.

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"NetMarketShare:Mobile/Tablet Operating System Market Share". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2015.

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IBM (October 2001). "Linux Watch (WatchPad)". Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.

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"The Linux Kernel Archives: Frequently asked questions". kernel.org. September 2, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
Torvalds, Linus (January 5, 1992). "RELEASE NOTES FOR LINUX v0.12". Linux Kernel Archives. Retrieved July 23, 2007. The Linux copyright will change: I've had a couple of requests to make it compatible with the GNU copyleft, removing the "you may not distribute it for money" condition. I agree. I propose that the copyright be changed so that it confirms to GNU ─ pending approval of the persons who have helped write code. I assume this is going to be no problem for anybody: If you have grievances ("I wrote that code assuming the copyright would stay the same") mail me. Otherwise The GNU copyleft takes effect as of the first of February. If you do not know the gist of the GNU copyright ─ read it.
"Linus pronouncing Linux in English and Swedish". Retrieved August 18, 2008.

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Lumma, Carl (April 2007). "Linux: It's Not Just For Computer Geeks Anymore". Keyboard Magazine. New Bay Media, LLC. Retrieved February 3, 2008.

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"What Is Linux: An Overview of the Linux Operating System". Linux Foundation. April 3, 2009. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
"What Is Linux: An Overview of the Linux Operating System". Linux Foundation. April 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 13, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2011.

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Linux Online (2008). "Linux Logos and Mascots". Archived from the original on August 15, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2009.

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Linux Devices (January 2010). "Trolltech rolls "complete" Linux smartphone stack". Retrieved September 29, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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"All about Linux". Archived from the original on July 4, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2009.

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"The table of equivalents/replacements/analogs of Windows software in Linux".

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"Tiscali Italia is the Most Reliable Hosting Company in February 2008". Netcraft. March 4, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2008.

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Larabel, Michael (June 23, 2015). "Linux Kernel At 19.5 Million Lines Of Code, Continues Rising". www.phoronix.com. Phoronix. Retrieved October 28, 2025.

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"Sharp Liquid Crystal Television Instruction Manual" (PDF). Sharp Electronics. p. 24. Retrieved October 8, 2011.

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"Howto pronounce Linux?". Retrieved August 18, 2008.

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"Sony Open Source Code Distribution Service". Sony Electronics. Retrieved October 8, 2011.

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James, Daniel (February 2004). "Using Linux For Recording & Mastering". Sound on Sound. SOS Publications Group. Retrieved February 3, 2008.

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"Desktop Operating System Market Share Worldwide". StatCounter Global Stats. Retrieved October 22, 2025.

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"Linus Torvalds interview". Archived from the original on March 11, 2007. Retrieved August 18, 2008.

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"10 Top Most Popular Linux Distributions of 2016". www.tecmint.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

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"OPERATING SYSTEM FAMILY / LINUX". Top 500. Retrieved December 25, 2018.

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"The Global Desktop Project, Building Technology and Communities". Archived from the original on April 26, 2006. Retrieved August 18, 2008.

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"U.S. Reg No: 1916230". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2006.

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Linux Online (2008). "Linux Logos and Mascots". Archived from the original on August 15, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2009.
"U.S. Reg No: 1916230". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2006.
"Twenty Years of Linux according to Linus Torvalds". ZDNet. April 13, 2011. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
"What Is Linux: An Overview of the Linux Operating System". Linux Foundation. April 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 13, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
DistroWatch. "DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD". distrowatch.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
Bhartiya, Swapnil. "Best Linux distros of 2016: Something for everyone". CIO. Archived from the original on December 31, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
"10 Top Most Popular Linux Distributions of 2016". www.tecmint.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
Computerworld, Patrick Thibodeau. "IBM's newest mainframe is all Linux". Archived from the original on November 11, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
IBM (October 2001). "Linux Watch (WatchPad)". Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
"NetMarketShare:Mobile/Tablet Operating System Market Share". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
"All about Linux". Archived from the original on July 4, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
Advani, Prakash (October 27, 2000). "Microsoft Office for Linux?". FreeOS. FreeOS Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
"The Global Desktop Project, Building Technology and Communities". Archived from the original on April 26, 2006. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
Wheeler, David A (July 29, 2002). "More Than a Gigabuck: Estimating GNU/Linux's Size". Archived from the original on April 28, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
Leemhuis, Thorsten (July 1, 2013). "What's new in Linux 3.10 - The H Open: News and Features". www.h-online.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
"Linus Torvalds interview". Archived from the original on March 11, 2007. Retrieved August 18, 2008.

webcitation.org (Global: 25^th place; Simple English: 19^th place)

Wheeler, David. "The Linux Kernel: It's Worth More!". Archived from the original on August 21, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2016.

zdnet.com (Global: 1,235^th place; Simple English: 873^rd place)

"Twenty Years of Linux according to Linus Torvalds". ZDNet. April 13, 2011. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
Vaughan-Nichols, Steven J. (April 3, 2017). "Sorry Windows, Android is now the most popular end-user operating system | ZDNet". ZDNet. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

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