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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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Are we allowed to ask for recommendations here? (self.linux)

submitted 1 month ago by TurnpikeRangers to c/[email protected]

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I was hoping someone could give a recommendation for a noob friendly distro that works well on my laptop, an HP Envy x360 Convertible 15m-es0xxx, i7 16 GB RAM. Thanks for your help and I apologize if these questions aren't allowed here

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Hey, I only recently dipped my toes into Linux about a month ago and I went with Fedora, more specifically the KDE spin of Fedora. My experience has been fantastic- I'm not even dual booting and this laptop has become my daily driver! My computer seems pretty similar in terms of specs, it's a ThinkPad X1 Carbon from 2017 that's also rocking an i7 and 16gb RAM. I see a ton of folks recommending Mint or Ubuntu or Pop! as "Linux for noobs" but I feel like you don't necessarily need to start there. I didn't and I've been having a really great time!

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

You are a man of culture. Great choice.

[–] TurnpikeRangers 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks for your input! Fedora, Mint, and Ubuntu seem to be the most commonly recommended