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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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[–] averyfalken@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

you use a system like mint and it is as easy if not easier to use that windows and the local application search bar actually works decently and doesnt bring up a bunch of useless fucking web results.

[–] vlad76@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago

I guess the last thing is to get some company to install it on laptops and sell them at Walmart. Because the "normies" are not going to go out to install something themselves.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

This. so much this.