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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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[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think it's more that there's a perception of things not being compatible with Linux nowadays. A lot of the games that didn't work 5 years ago now do, and I'm still seeing people complain that games like Halo Infinite don't work on there when they actually do.

The only things I can think of that aren't compatible and required for some tasks are Photoshop and professional CAD/CAE software. For >90% of the population Linux should be able to handle everything they need

[–] Rhabuko@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

90% of the population don't use a PC anymore. Smartphones and Tablets have replaced PCs for the most basic tasks.