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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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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm trying to get into Nix but I'm too stupid for it or something

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

It has a steep learning curve in the beginning but so does every mildly complex thing.

If there's anything you're stuck with, make sure you seek help in the appropriate channels such as !nixos[email protected].