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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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This is why people should stop recommending Arch. Fedora or Opensuse TW should be recommended instead for new people. (www.youtube.com)

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[–] BaalInvoker@lemmy.eco.br 5 points 4 months ago

Agreed. There is no point recommend Arch for beginners. You need to have some knowledge before using Arch!

Don't get me wrong... Arch is a great system and it's my distro of choice, however I'm on Linux for more then 10 years! For a completely beginner, easier distros, such Fedora and PopOS, should be the way to go.