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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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What's your favorite Linux Desktop software? (lemmy.ml)

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For me, it's hands down Flameshot. The best screenshot tool in the world - I've got it hooked up to my PrtScrn key for super easy screenshots.

I also love Kwrite as a Notepad++ alternative, and KolourPaint as a MSPaint alternative

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[–] HR_Pufnstuf 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Although, I find it a sad commentary that the most upvoted (even by me) in this thread is something to made to run non-linux software. :(

[–] merthyr1831 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

that's one way to look at it, but if not for WINE and proton we'd not have had the renaissance of desktop Linux that's well under way :)

[–] HR_Pufnstuf 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And I totally agree with you. I just lament that games and other made for Windows software is what's enabling that. People should just want a free and opensource operating system as a matter of self interest... but no. It's games and Windows apps. Yet another sign that our species is just sick in the head. :)

[–] merthyr1831 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm with you that we need some deprogramming when it comes to how we're far too complacent with the privacy-ignoring and humanity-disrespecting behaviour of Microsoft. But at least personally I was always someone who accepted it with gritted teeth because the alternatives sounded like a downgrade in other ways.

Now that Linux is faster, smoother, more user friendly and compatible than ever, it made the decision to delete my Windows partition much less daunting.

And now if Linux does give me headaches (it's not a perfect experience!) I'm much less likely to immediately give in and reinstall Windows because I'm now accustomed to the aspects that I didn't realise were so important to me before.

[–] HR_Pufnstuf 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I clink my beverage with yours, dear person!

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

Only reason I'm holding on to my Windows partition at this point is for rare scenarios like needing to reprogram my VKB stick, which only has a Windows executable. Other than that, I've not fired it up in months. And I'm a pretty rabid gamer.

It's taken a long damn time to get here.