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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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[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've been going with Spiral Linux lately when I need a VM for something (works really well in a VM), but I might have to give LMDE a try!

[–] Loucypher@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

it you are looking for an OS that just runs, doesn't receive tons of updates and stay stable as a rock... LMDE will make you fall in love