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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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Is there a program that I can run on my laptop to tell me what Linux distro supports the hardware out of the box? Also whether the hardware is supported at all? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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My laptop is an MSI Sword 15 A11UD. But I'm really looking for a program that analyses and projects problem areas and supported/unsupported hardware

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Nvidia? Install pop os

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

I just looked at pop os, doesn't seem like a bad option, what are the downvotes about?

I do have Nvidia btw, does that=problems?

[–] LavenderDay3544 1 points 3 months ago

Not anymore. As of driver version 555 Nvidia works just as well as anything.

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