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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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[–] okamiueru 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Makes as much sense as saying "I'll definitely avoid Windows now. I had heard that Windows was supposed to be easy to use", since most of this also applies to WSL2.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Maybe the guide is not intended for some beginners after all?

[–] okamiueru 3 points 9 months ago

I suppose. If your criticism is that it could have been more specific as to what you are a supposed "beginner" in, then I agree.