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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 is the best distro for gaming? (self.linux)

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

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I know gaming has gotten a lot better on Linux and I'm working on a new PC and I'm wondering which distro to try.

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[–] GustavoM 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

There is no* such thing as "best" -- all distros are Linux/GNU at heart.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

“all distros are Linux/GNU at heart” – Alpine has entered the chat

[–] billwashere 4 points 1 year ago

Well having personally dealt with the Redhat and Ubuntu fiascos there are some that are clearly better than others 🤣

I would say that some are better dealing with certain hardware better than others. But you are right, it’s all Linux so any distro could be made to work.