What is Lab46?
Lab46 is a mixed of Linux (GNU/kernel) and Operating System in a Debian network. (see described below)
Common FAQs
Some of terms have lengthy definitions, so this is more general and get-to-the-point as the definition goes.
What is Linux?
Linux is a Unix-like operating system developed by Linus Torvalds of University of Helsinki, beginning in 1991. It falls under the GPL, and is Free Software.
What is an operating system?
An operating system is the core set of programs that handles your computer's key functions. Windows is an example of an operating system.
What is a Linux kernel?
The kernel is the core of the operating system which handles basic functions.
What is a Linux distribution?
It is a collection of compiled programs (binaries), programs and scripts that allows a user to install Linux onto a computer, albeit effortless.
What is Debian GNU/Linux
Most Free distribution (all Free software), dpkg packaging “for hard core believers in the politics of free software.”