• mholiv@lemmy.world
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    18 days ago

    I mean they are all literally the same operating system yah! They all use the same kernel APIs.

    The logical conclusion is that from an operating system they are all basicly the same.

    The main difference is the user space. The package management and defaults.

    Look at Debian GNU/kFreeBSD it’s a whole different operating system with the Debian user space. It’s cool stuff and really highlights the difference between operating system and user space.

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      18 days ago

      an operating system is far more than just the kernel

      there are few people who would say that android is the same operating system as ubuntu

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        18 days ago

        But it literally is the same. The only difference is the user space. Debian GNU/kFreeBSD shows this. Different operating system same user space.

        Take a look at Wikipedia for more info.

        An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting software for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, peripherals, and other resources.