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{{encyclopedic}}'''Linux''' (called '''GNU/Linux''' by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU/Linux_naming_controversy some]) is a largely [[POSIX]]-compliant operating system similar to [[UNIX]].
{{encyclopedic}}'''Linux''' is a largely [[POSIX]]-compliant kernel similar to [[UNIX]].

When combined with [[GNU]] tools like [[glibc]] and other shell tools, the combination may be referred to as GNU/Linux. Other arrangements are possible, such as using Busybox in place of a standalone shell and other command-line tools.

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Template:EncyclopedicLinux is a largely POSIX-compliant kernel similar to UNIX.

When combined with GNU tools like glibc and other shell tools, the combination may be referred to as GNU/Linux. Other arrangements are possible, such as using Busybox in place of a standalone shell and other command-line tools.