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Linux kernel
The Linux kernel is a free and open-source Unix-like kernel that is used in many computer systems worldwide. The kernel was created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and was soon adopted as the kernel for the GNU operating system (OS), which was created to be a free replacement for Unix. Since the late 1990s, it has been included in many operating system distributions, many of which are called Linux. One such Linux kernel operating system is Android, which is used in many mobile and embedded devices.
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What is Linux kernel's highest community ranking?⌄
Linux kernel is ranked #1 on "Top 10 Best Open Source Projects of 2025" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Linux kernel?⌄
Linux kernel appears in 3 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TECHNOLOGY.
