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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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I'm Not a Programmer, but Here’s Why Linux Is My Daily Driver (www.howtogeek.com)

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[–] thefrankring 14 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Linux used to be for nerds, programmers and tech people.

Now, it's probably easier to use Linux than Windows.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I have my Boomer dad using Linux Mint on his laptop, but he was still using Windows on his desktop PC.

Then it updated to Windows 11 and he HATES it and asked me for help to put Linux Mint on his desktop as well.

This is a real estate agent in his 70s who needs help making scans and downloading email attachments.

[–] thefrankring 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, I think Windows is becoming overly designed and optimized.

Leading to unnecessary complexities.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

And 99% of computer use for most people is in a browser. No need for an overly complex OS, with constant stupid pop-ups to ruin that browser experience.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

@thebardingreen @thefrankring Good on you. The Linux community if they want to being people over needs to make efforts like this to be inclusive and open to people that just want something simple and easy to use. I am a very basic user, with all of 1 intro coding course (LOVED it, but nonetheless) and I've had POP OS dualboot on my laptop and desktop and it's been fantastic.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Defintiely! I recently bought a used Thinkpad and slapped Pop!_OS on it for my father-in-law. He's 73 and he's loving it! He proudly tells his friends that he is now "a part of a computer revolution".

[–] thefrankring -2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

lmao, I wouldn't call it a revolution. Simply different options, alternatives and/or values.