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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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submitted 3 weeks ago by TomatenMark to c/[email protected]

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I'm considering switching my Windows PC to Linux but i have no idea where i should start. Any advice?

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[–] BradleyUffner 4 points 3 weeks ago

Start with backing up everything you consider important on your computer in an easily accessible way. The odds are that you will go through a few distros to find the one you like, or you'll break something, not know how to fix it, and have to reinstall a few times. You'll be really happy you have that backup.