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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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[–] AVengefulAxolotl@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Its crazy how polarizing the Linux experience can be. Was it a desktop or laptop? For me it was just a few clicks (Manjaro then Endeavour) on the first try and be done with it on my desktop PC. Also with dual booting.

Hopefully next time you will have more luck! "Sadly" I cannot go back to windows now, I got Linux-pilled. Linux just treats my right without any Microsoft ads.

[–] Jayb151@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Yes, I'm keeping kubuntu on my laptop because it works great. My desktop is going to have to be Windows for now