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'''Linux''' is a family of free and open source [[Unix]]-like operating systems based on Linus Torvalds' Linux kernel. It is commonly used in servers and in software development. Linux is sometimes called '''GNU/Linux''', because software provided by the '''GNU Project''' is often included in Linux distributions. | '''Linux''' is a family of free and open source [[Unix]]-like operating systems based on Linus Torvalds' Linux kernel. It is commonly used in servers and in software development. Linux is sometimes called '''GNU/Linux''', because software provided by the '''GNU Project''' is often included in Linux distributions. | ||
− | While Linux is not mentioned anywhere in | + | While Linux is not mentioned anywhere in {{refsrc|dat/history|1|nethack=3.6.7|ref=no}}, [[NetHack]] and most of its variants have been supported on Linux for a long time. |
To install ''NetHack'' locally, the easiest option is usually using your Linux distribution's package manager. | To install ''NetHack'' locally, the easiest option is usually using your Linux distribution's package manager. |
Revision as of 20:01, 15 June 2024
Linux is a family of free and open source Unix-like operating systems based on Linus Torvalds' Linux kernel. It is commonly used in servers and in software development. Linux is sometimes called GNU/Linux, because software provided by the GNU Project is often included in Linux distributions.
While Linux is not mentioned anywhere in dat/history in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1, NetHack and most of its variants have been supported on Linux for a long time.
To install NetHack locally, the easiest option is usually using your Linux distribution's package manager.
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