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what is the full forum on LINUX?

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Short answer and clarification (since the question is ambiguous, as and pointed out): if you meant “full form of LINUX,” there isn’t one — Linux is not an acronym. Linux is the name of the kernel originally created by Linus Torvalds; the word “Linux” is a proper name, not a long form made of initials. The reason people sometimes get confused is that a usable operating system combines that kernel with many user-space components (shells, coreutils, init systems, desktop environments, etc.), and those complete packages are delivered as distributions.

A useful distinction to keep in mind: “Linux” = kernel. “A Linux distribution” = kernel + userland (the complete OS people install). Some projects and users prefer to call the stack “GNU/Linux” when the GNU userland is a major component; others just say “Linux” for simplicity. ’s point about how Linux is used (embedded, server, desktop) is important because the kernel is the same idea across those uses even though distributions and packaging differ.

If the goal is to identify what you actually have installed, these commands quickly tell you the kernel and the distribution (run in a shell):

uname -r
uname -s
cat /etc/os-release
# or, if available:
lsb_release -a

Finally, if by “full forum on LINUX” the OP meant “where to discuss Linux topics,” this DaniWeb Linux & Unix forum is the right place for general questions; for kernel development or distro-specific help, look for the upstream kernel mailing lists and the specific distribution’s community resources (forums, IRC/Matrix channels, docs). ’s comment about distros underscores that the right choice depends on what you want to do.

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Member Avatar for happygeek

Methinks you are going to have to explain that question, as it isn't immediately clear what it is you are asking.

Member Avatar for rproffitt

I agree. You need to explain your question.

That said, "Linux" is a big topic with use being from very small embedded boards, servers, user workstations and what else. The topic is so broad that not only what Linux is being used for matters but what distro you are using along with what issue or topic you want to breach.

Member Avatar for joey065z

If you want to talk distros talk about debian/ubuntu. Almost everyone know those. The others are rare. The best one for newbies is Linux Mint. The best one for computer hackers is Kali. IT people like parrot also.

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