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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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Custom Linux Distribution just for Gaming (bazzite.gg)

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Bazzite comes ready to rock with Steam and Lutris pre-installed, HDR support, BORE CPU scheduler for smooth and responsive gameplay, and numerous community-developed tools for your gaming needs.

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[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Why would I use a system that isn't supposed to change if I want to change it? It's just not for me and I don't want to waste my time reinstalling everything. And my opinion isn't completely proven without trying but I have theoretical knowledge.

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Why would I use a system that isn’t supposed to change if I want to change it?

There's a bunch of benefits, atomic updates, intrinsic rollback, security of immutability, safe automatic updating and it goes on. Some things are not quite ready yet, e.g. things like sddm which should probably install themes to /etc (which they're working on), so as often happens in linux, workarounds ensue. Making one directory mutable does not destroy all the benefits.

[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Mister/miss, you're going too far with this advertising imo.

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 2 points 4 months ago

You're welcome to your opinion ;)