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

Havent had issues with my Windows PC in years. I dont have time to deal with linux stuff at this ppint in my life but used to play with it as a teen.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

My Linux review: 10/10, would recommend, but would not install for someone and let them use it for the next 5 years.

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

I guarantee you've had "problems" but you're so used to Windows now that you have the muscle memory to deal with it without thinking much about it.

Using all three in my household kinda highlighted for me how much I was just ignoring or working around the ugliness of Windows every single day.

[–] AlternActive 2 points 1 year ago

Sure thing buddy. I'll say it again: no issues at all in ages.