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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).

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Tell one thing that you miss after switching from another OS to Linux. (lemmy.ml)

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For me, it's Shared GPU memory.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's also great when programming. I usually have an IDE/text editor, documentation/browser, email/teams and a couple of terminals open at all times and being able to see all of them at once is really helpful.

Granted, you could get the same with two 27" monitors, but add ultrawide gaming to that and it's pretty much a no-brainer for me.

[–] bitchkat 1 points 16 hours ago

It works better with multiple monitors IMHO.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'd rather have multiple monitors so I have the more intuituve window snapping. But to each their own.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 15 hours ago

Honestly, ultrawide for spreadsheets is awesome.

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

I'm firmly in both camps. Window snapping is much more flexible on a single monitor- I can't really do quarters on a side-by-side setup, but I can on an ultrawide. However, I love having a second monitor in portrait.

Until they make T shaped displays that I can mount sideways, to get the best of both worlds, I guess my best option is a single massive screen, where I only use a thin strip of one half.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Until they make T shaped displays that I can mount sideways, to get the best of both worlds

Were you also a proud owner of an LG Wing? 😉