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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 thinkpad t480 need proprietary drivers? (lemmy.ml)

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I want try to install arch(artix) linux for my future t480, but I don't know if it needs linux-firmware package? for good work?

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[–] just_another_person 7 points 3 months ago

No, you just install the OS and make sure everything works. If you find a specific device not working, then start looking for answers. Linux isn't like Windows in that you have to install drivers for every device individually. Most are in the kernel already, so you just install and go.