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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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[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 18 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I actually do. All the time. And I think you should too. Don't understand why people seem to think there's something wrong with that.

[–] cmgvd3lw@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I do too. Its just for fun. BTW you should check out _____.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Wow this looks awesome! Thanks for the recommendation!

[–] shrugal@lemm.ee 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

No! I prefer ______, and you are WRONG for thinking otherwise!

[–] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 months ago

Found the Arch user

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Every time one of my friends has issues with windows, I tell them to install a real OS.

[–] narc0tic_bird@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

When you tell people to use Linux and they have any issues or something is unclear, they'll ask you every time. Not sure how many people I could support simultaneously.

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

If they do that, support them in fixing it themselves, instead of just fixing it for them. Give a person a fish, feed them for a day or something...