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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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[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I really loved Solus back when it was in more active development, I'm glad to see it coming back.

[–] hardcoreufo@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Same. I still have Solus on my old laptop but I mostly only use that when I travel. Its the same install I've been using since 2018 with no issues. I did not install on my new laptop because hardware wasn't supported on available install image and it seemed like Solus was on its last legs and not worth jumping through hoops for.

[–] Sims@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

Ah, I thought I had herd of most distros, but I didn't know what Solus was: https://getsol.us/ 'A modern operating system to power your daily needs. Install today, update forever.' - whatever that means.