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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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Anyone using AV Linux? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by melmel@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I’m looking into it for making music, streaming & VJ-ing. Wondering if it’s the type of distro that “just works”, or if you end up tinkering a lot? Would love to hear your experiences.

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[–] vox@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

preinstalled stuff doesn't matter that much, as most of these just works distros come with GUI tools which you can use to install stuff just like you would do it in something like play store (search -> install -> enter password)

[–] melmel@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Fair. And I’m now addicted to installing things in CLI anyway, ‘cause Windows store is a buggy nightmare