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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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Which areas of Linux would benefit most from further standardization? (lemm.ee)

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The diversity of Linux distributions is one of its strengths, but it can also be challenging for app and game development. Where do we need more standards? For example, package management, graphics APIs, or other aspects of the ecosystem? Would such increased standards encourage broader adoption of the Linux ecosystem by developers?

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[–] RawrGuthlaf@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I really don't understand this. I put a fairly popular Linux distro on my son's computer and never needed to touch the command line. I update it by command line only because I think it's easier.

Sure, you may run into driver scenarios or things like that from time to time, but using supported hardware would never present that issue. And Windows has just as many random "gotchas".

[–] lumony@lemmings.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I try to avoid using the command line as much as possible, but it still crops up from time to time.

Back when I used windows, I would legitimately never touch the command line. I wouldn't even know how to interact with it.

We're not quite there with Linux, but we're getting closer!

[–] eneff@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 1 day ago

I try to avoid using the command line as much as possible

Why would you do that?