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'''Linux''' is a largely [[POSIX]]-compliant kernel similar to [[UNIX]].
'''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.[[Category:Operating Systems]]
When combined with [[GNU]] libraries (e.g. [[glibc]]) and tools (e.g. [[bash]], find-utils, bin-utils...), 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.[[Category:Operating Systems]]