Stupid question, but what makes Linux, linux?
Apart from being open source what is Linux? Could I not create my own operating system that is different to windows or Macos and call it Steve, again there might be an awnser for this and sounds stupid but its more out of curiosity.
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You can 100% create your own kernel for an operating system, and call it Steve
Hypothetically, could a guy called Linus create his own kernel and name it after himself?
No, that would be "too egotistical" (in Linus' own words). But he can have his friend who runs an FTP server completely ignore his wishes to have it named "Freax" and name the directory "linux" instead.
Linux actually stands for "Linux is not Unix." Recursive acronyms were a bit of a geek inside joke at the time.
Sounds perfect... Just disappointed that Steve os has not been released :/ I can hope though!
Don't let your dreams be dreams.
But would it be in honor of Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer, or Steve Seagal?
Minecraft Steve. Definitely