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GNUtyökaluista refers to a collection of software utilities developed and distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). These tools are fundamental to the GNU operating system and are widely used in various Unix-like environments, including Linux. The primary goal of the GNU Project, initiated by Richard Stallman, was to create a free, Unix-compatible operating system.

Key GNU tools include the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), which compiles code for numerous programming languages, and the GNU Debugger (GDB), used for finding and fixing errors in programs. The GNU coreutils package provides essential command-line utilities like `ls` for listing directory contents, `cp` for copying files, and `mv` for moving or renaming files. Other notable tools encompass `grep` for pattern searching, `sed` for stream editing, and `awk` for text processing.

These tools emphasize freedom and open source principles, allowing users to run, study, share, and modify the software. Their widespread adoption has made them indispensable for software development, system administration, and everyday computing tasks for many users worldwide. The collaborative development model ensures continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving technological needs.