A '''[[Linux]] distribution''' or '''[[GNU/Linux naming controversy|GNU/Linux]] distribution''' (or a '''distro''') is a [[Unix-like]] [[operating system]] pluscomprising [[application]]of software comprisingcomponents such as the [[Linux kernel]], the [[GNU toolchain]] , assorted [[free software|free]] and [[open source]] software, and often. someSome [[proprietary software]] are found in certain distributions and are not free software. A ''Linux Distribution'' or ''distro'' en parlante, allare created by individuals, groups orand organizations from around the world.
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