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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What is the easiest way to try all the DEs? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by dansity@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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As title says. Obviously I could setup different virtual machines or spend the time and install all the DEs in one VM if it is even possible without breaking the OS. I'm wondering if there is an already made iso or something that installs all the maintained DEs for trying.

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[–] mvirts@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Yes... Unless you are using stuff that's not packaged and don't know what you're doing hacking nix derivations 😹 heck of a way to learn though.