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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 1 year ago by Lime66 to c/[email protected]

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I'm planning on moving to linux from windows(personal) and macos(work use), although I prefer mac os, so I don't really want to use mint, and I feel like I should add that I don't care if GNOME isn't that similar to macos, I want something different, and I also use my computer for gaming

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

I don’t think we should recommend any rolling release to beginners

Why not?

[–] Gamey 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They aren't unstable perse but there are always issues with some update and as a beginner with no clue about Linux I even struggled to solve Mints very rare issues, I think it's better to learn Linux first or that person might have a very frustrating experience!

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

You don't need to update things to use rolling-release distros, and I've never encountered an issue with updates yet.

[–] Gamey 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not updating regularly is the best way to brick a rolking release, just trust me on that one! 😅😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Gently scoffs in Tumbleweed

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think rolling releases are fine for beginners as long as they update regularly. If you do not update EndeavourOS often enough, you will get arch-letting and GPG issues when you do. Also, you may get more than one “do you want to replace” questions and the more packages you are updating, the harder it is to know what that means.

I think Manjaro has ruined the reputation of all rolling releases. People blame the problems Manjaro has on its rolling nature. You will not see those issues on Arch. By reputation, OpenSUSE Tumbleweed is solid.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

What's wrong with Manjaro?