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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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On the history of Valve and Linux: Valve and Linux have a symbiotic relationship today, but they go way back, and their story is a long and interesting one. (thelibre.news)

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[–] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 10 points 1 week ago

Linux keeps getting more development because it is the cheapest way to develop a platform. It is the reason why almost all servers are Linux and it was used as the basis for Android.

That said, Steam is a wildly profitable company that is self aware enough to not kill its golden goose.