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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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Which areas of Linux would benefit most from further standardization? (lemm.ee)

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The diversity of Linux distributions is one of its strengths, but it can also be challenging for app and game development. Where do we need more standards? For example, package management, graphics APIs, or other aspects of the ecosystem? Would such increased standards encourage broader adoption of the Linux ecosystem by developers?

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[–] HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 25 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (3 children)

Where app data is stored.

~/.local

~/.config

~/.var

~/.appname

Sometimes more than one place for the same program

Pick one and stop cluttering my home directory

[–] itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

it's pretty bad. steam for example has both
~/.steam and
~/.local/share/Steam
for some reason. I'm just happy I moved to an impermanent setup for my PC, so I don't need to worry something I temporarily install is going to clutter my home directory with garbage

[–] arsCynic 2 points 5 days ago

This would be convenient indeed, but I've learned to be indifferent about it as long as the manual or readme provides helpful and succinct information.

[–] Tlaloc_Temporal@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago

This would also be nice for atomic distros, application space and system space could be separated in more cases.