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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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[–] [email protected] 61 points 1 year ago (4 children)

The reddit API debacle sent me down a Lemmy, FOSS, Linux, privacy, hacker rabbit hole that I will hopefully and happily never have to leave. My eyes are opened to a better future. I’ll probably be duel booting windows for awhile still to keep up for my job, but I have been able to start transitioning away pretty easily thanks to the hard work of linux desktop devs. I am so grateful for the FOSS community and hope to contribute myself someday.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

One of us, one of us ! Proxmox vaultwarden owncloud openmediavault docker-mailserver openwrt syncthing

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (4 children)

why syncthing and not nextcloud

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@jackpot @interdimensionalmeme Syncthing does not require a server and is much easier to set up from a user perspective.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

no server, how does thay work

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

@jackpot You add every device to every other device and they connect directly to each other. If direct connection isn't possible (1 out of 10 times) then a relay server is used. The relays are provided by the community for free (I am running one).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Why a screwdriver and not a driver drill?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Mostly vibes

Syncthing seems really good at filesync and backup

Owncloud vs nextcloud

Nextcloud seems just a tad too popular

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

They may only use it for files and stuff and don't need a full cloud office suite

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I've been mostly using Windows in a VM. I've not booted into my Windows partition for months now while sitting there almost untouched for 2 and an half years, and in one week or two I am getting rid of it. And with my Steam Deck coming I will install Windows on that on an SD Card, so in case I ever need a physical Windows system for something (likely some anti-cheat crippled game, or Microsoft Store exclusive game, or a software that for some reason doesn't work on Wine or in the VM) I have one ready.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It's good to have you here!