Explanation for newbies: The GNU/Linux copypasta is an argument made by Richard Stallman that the operating system should be referred to as “GNU/Linux” or “GNU+Linux” because linux is just the kernel and what makes it useful are the various GNU programs and libraries like coreutils and glibc.

Alpine Linux is a linux distribution that ships without any GNU software (though it can be installed using the package manager).

  • unhrpetby@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    … Alpine is designed to be friendly to corporations who want to lock down their devices and prevent you from modifying them.

    “Designed to” assumes intent. Alpine is absolutely designed to be Small, Simple, and Secure. Using busybox instead of the GNU coreutils is a means to this end. Using musl instead of glibc is a means to this end.

    On the about page they list why they use these tools. The licensing is not listed at all.