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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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Share Your Favorite Linux Distros and Why You Love Them (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by InternetPirate@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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So we can clearly see the most popular distros and the reasons why people use them, please follow this format:

Write the name of the Linux distro as a first-level comment.
Reply to that comment with each reason you like the distro as a separate answer.

For example:

Distro (first-level comment)
- Reason (one answer)
- Other reason (a different answer)

We're looking to create a comprehensive list of the most popular Linux distributions and the reasons why people use them. Please don't duplicate options.

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[–] evadzs@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (10 children)

Garuda Linux

[–] evadzs@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Fish shell by default with auto-complete previews as you type and lots of great aliases

[–] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can get pretty much everything Fish Shell does with a well configured Zshell pus more. Fish also smells.

[–] 20gramsWrench@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And you can get pretty much everything garuda with a well configured Arch plus more but that would take ages to do

[–] CohortCzort@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 year ago

That why i like garuda, its roughly where id want my arch settup without the hassle.

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