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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] -2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Use Arch btw

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

Running Arch right now on laptop and desktop. Best documented distro by far, does precisely what you tell it and no more; is efficient, fast and cutting-edge.

Of course, you need to know precisely what to tell it in order to get it installed in the first place, but once you've crossed that almighty hurdle, it's great.

[–] Marxine 1 points 2 years ago

Too troublesome for me. I have too little time on my hands to configure stuff, and want things that mostly "just work" and will continue "just working" indefinitely (but isn't an immutable distro).

I also know there are Arch variants that fit the bill, but it's just not my thing.