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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? Because there's no distro which just works! You want HDR? Instead distro X. You want to play games? Install distro Y. You want your high DPI monitor to work properly? Install Z. What the fuck is this shit?
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Just search for how to do it, there's lots of support. Not that hard.
Just run these terminal commands. It looks scary but it'll work trust me.
What do you expect it's Open Source? If you don't like it contribute asshole.
"not that hard" is the kind of glib, conceited thing that keeps lots of new people from joining the community