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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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Ubuntu or pop! os (self.linux)

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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[–] Jables 6 points 1 year ago

If it works well for you, don't switch. Many Linux users are against Snaps, because Canonical "forces" them on you and they tend to take up more space. Ubuntu has become the Nickelback of Linux distros. Yes, it's not the best, but it's also not terrible and still a good beginner distro. Stick with what you like.