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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] -3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I just checked his video about switching to Linux and I'd say it's going to scare most potential users away more than attract them. His use case is extremely specific and even kinda creepy for a not savvy person.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 4 months ago

I agree he didn't do a good job evangelizing Linux. He made a video about his experiences with it, but I do think it's representative of someone googling and first time trying Linux on their own without a guide friend to tell them, "oh you can do it this way now." Him ultimately sticking with it in spite of that for data sovereignty is kind of the whole point of Free Software so I can respect that.

[–] TheTetrapod 6 points 3 months ago