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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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So we can clearly see the most popular distros and the reasons why people use them, please follow this format:

  • Write the name of the Linux distro as a first-level comment.
  • Reply to that comment with each reason you like the distro as a separate answer.

For example:

  • Distro (first-level comment)
    • Reason (one answer)
    • Other reason (a different answer)

We're looking to create a comprehensive list of the most popular Linux distributions and the reasons why people use them. Please don't duplicate options.

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[–] user8e8f87c@berlin.social 1 points 1 year ago

@InternetPirate Fedora it is has all the good and new stuff without being unstable. Will switch to Silverblue for an even more stable experience sometime soon.

[–] Spewpid@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Started on SuSe, but Ubuntu stuck with me since the early releases... Just very familiar to me at this point. Been my goto os on my laptop for ages....

[–] mrdelmo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I've been a Mint faithful for a few years now

[–] Leora@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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[–] SilentJohn@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

Another vote for Pop OS. I was already somewhat familiar with Ubuntu, and the nvidia drivers included in Pop as well as its gaming support drew me to it. It's worked very well for the most part.

[–] guyman@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Manjaro. I love it's simplicity and ease of use. It's the closest I can get to Windows without actually using Windows. I'm glad it makes using an Arch distro easy and accessible. KDE is a godsend as well.

[–] Lotsen@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nobara

  • easy to use
  • fast on my hardware
  • fedora based
  • KDE
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