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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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Trying out Linux for the first time ever today, pretty excited to make the jump. (kbin.social)

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

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So, I finally decided, after years of putting it off, to try out Linux, specifically Pop_OS. I was waiting for another SSD so it would live on its own hard drive on my computer. Today it arrives.

I first heard about it from Emily (I hope this doesn't offend anyone, just adding for clarity in case some aren't aware, but formerly Anthony before her transition) on Linus Tech Tips a long time ago. It seemed like an interesting OS, but being the hater of change I am (ironic that I just made a huge change dropping Reddit and love it so far), I kept telling myself, "Yeah yeah yeah, I will try Linux at some point."

So, does anyone else using Pop_OS have any advice for setting it up that isn't in the online docs?

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

I probably switched back and forth from Linux and Windows 5 or 6 times at this point, but last week decided to switch from Windows to Fedora on my home pc.
I still keep windows on my laptop because of uni, but so far I am really happy with Linux at home.
Almost everything is browser based now, and for games on Steam you can use Proton so the only things you loose are proprietary programs that insist on being only Windows and Mac compatible.

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

Yeah, that was another big concern for a LONG time about switching to Linux. I remember hearing about Linux years and years and years ago when basically nothing was really compatible. It's come a long way, so now is as good a time as any to jump in.

Luckily someone else posted a website to check for alternative programs, so that also helps a lot.