Who/what is Linux?

I heard some guys talking on X-Box Live about Linux. could somebody please tell me what this is because Im' very confused. See? > :confused:

thanx bye

Linux is a free open-source operating system based on Unix. Linux was originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers from around the globe.

I hope this answers your question. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

Something to do with a penguin, I think.

Wasn't Linux also a washing powder from the seventees?:D