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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).

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[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 25 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Therapy is expensive, I'd have to make appointments, leave my home during my free time, talk about myself to someone, and probably won't help because my problems are external. No thanks.

Buying a new laptop and installing an OS is a relatively simple and inexpensive process that is actually rewarding.

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de 19 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Therapy actually often helps with external problems too. If you tried another therapist every time you installed a distro, you might have found one that can solve your problems.

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 12 points 8 months ago

Okay so multiply all the other problems I listed by how many therapists I have to try and no they can't solve my problems unless they're gonna buy me a house or pay off my debts or something so I can actually get ahead financially.

[–] 0x0@programming.dev 2 points 7 months ago

Therapist-hoping, eh?

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

Therapy is also other people, so no, just no.