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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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new to this linux stuff sorry

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[–] 52fighters@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For everyone saying the wiki, you don't have to be an Arch user to love the wiki. I'm on Solus but use the Arch wiki frequently.

[–] timkenhan@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm a Debian & Gentoo user and I refer to it from time to time.

[–] laxe@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What specific parts of Arch Wiki do you find useful as a Debian user?

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

One that stood out for me is the systemd article on Arch wiki is amazing! From basic operation to creating units, it has everything. It has helped me with my work more times than I care to admit (we use Debian & Ubuntu).

Other than that, mostly, that'd be more as a Gentoo user for me, since it requires more involved setup.