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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] 3 points 11 months ago

Virtual machines are incredibly useful for this.

The first time I installed linux, I dual booted and never used linux because i just knew windows. The VM "Boxes" is incredibly easy to use. There's barely any reason to boot windows on metal :D

Same sized screens for the win 😄

I use paperwm, no idea if I could even handle two screens with it 😅