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Question: What Operating System Is Based on Linux?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 3 min read
Question: What Operating System Is Based on Linux?
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Tux the penguin, mascot of Linux
Developer Community Linus Torvalds
Source model Open source
Initial release September 17, 1991

Is iOS based on Linux?

Not only is iOS based on Unix, but Android and MeeGo and even Bada are based on Linux as are QNX and WebOS.

Which OS is not based on Linux?

The OS which is not based on Linux is BSD. 12.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.