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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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[–] Flemmbrav@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, it took me way too long to get Debian running on my pc, because for some reason the website assumed that everyone would have a Linux to install Debain with. I haven't had that, and that one tool they had didn't work.

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

This is exactly what I never get. Do they not know that when you buy a new computer it tends to have Windows and only Windows on it?! I can't help concluding that the people who run Debian must be bearded nerds who live in PC-filled basements and assume that all their users are the same.

[–] untemperedsteel@mastodon.ie 1 points 1 year ago

@JubilantJaguar @Flemmbrav
For me, as long as the distro comes with with GUI of some sort, I am ok. The main issues with Linux installs, for me, is usually my wifi driver, but where there is a will, there is a way.