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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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why did you switch? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by NotMichaelCera@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hey everyone,

I am exploring switching over to Linux but I would like to know why people switch. I have Windows 11 rn.

I dont do much code but will be doing some for school. I work remote and go to school remote. My career is not TOO technical.

What benefits caused you to switch over and what surprised you when you made the switch?

Thank you all in advanced.

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[–] lemminer@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

My experience with windows:

Requies a monthly reinstall just to squeeze better performance.
I pay for a licence and I still don't own a copy of windows
unnecessary services running in background without my concent, and I had no control over them, eating up resources.

My initial experience with Linux:

I need to study it to know my way around.
applications behave as intended and are reasonable with provided resources.
I initially started out with a destop environment which came with some extra software I didn't need (subjective).
experience was quite stable.

My current outlook towards Linux:

My system is configured and equipped with tools I only need. No bloatware.
Gives me a better idle temps than windows.
FOSS has lot of talented software which got limitless potential. Your imagination is the limit.
Better security and no surveillance.
Nvidia drivers, and its respective tech needs to be fully adopted for Linux.