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Operating systems using Linux are often found on servers, many popular sites' servers run Linux because of its stability and performance. Linux is also used by people wanting to learn how to build a kernel thru example, because Linux is open source, they can. Linux is also used by people who want to build a custom operating system for their needs.

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