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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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Linux Desktop Market share keeps increasing, 3.19% now. +0.07% for August (gs.statcounter.com)

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

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Chrome OS saw a good raise too. OS X(Mac) saw a decrease.

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[–] crowseye@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Nice! I ran Pop OS on my laptop for over a year to get the hang of things before I decided to fully commit. I've been running Pop OS on desktop for about 2 months or so with minimum problems, transitioning to GIMP from Photoshop has been harder for me than switching to Linux. Eager to learn though.

[–] Nicklybear@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

transitioning to GIMP from Photoshop has been harder for me than switching to Linux.

Same, but Affinity Photo instead of Photoshop.