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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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Linux Desktop reaches New All time high. 4.45%(+0.4) 📈🐧 (gs.statcounter.com)

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[–] Nikki 59 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

im doing my part 💪

switched to arch a week or so ago, absolutely loving it

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I'm doing my part

Linux Mint here. Soon to switch to a more "manual" distro.

[–] amazing_stories 6 points 3 months ago

I can't think of time where I needed anything more than Mint for a desktop. It's been on at least one device in my house since 2010.

[–] pete_the_cat 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

The only real reason to switch to another distro nowadays is because you want to get updates faster (rolling release [like Arch] vs steady releases) and/or you want the ability to customize the OS more easily. Also, if you wanna be that person that wants to remove SystemD from Linux or have a version controlled OS.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Or if you're sold on the hype of atomic distros (such as Fedora Kionite)

Or if you're sold on reproducable OS configuration (Nix)

Or if you simply like the defaults of another distro better and don't want to have to deviate from standards.

Or...

Nah, there's still a lot of variety to Linux systems.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

I like mint cause it stays out ofy way for literally everything.