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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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Before I install Linux on anything, I would Google to see if anyone else did it. It takes out a lot of guessing work and headaches.
Getting the exact product number would be really helpful. There's like 8 versions of the normal one by itself.
I've been trying to find sources online but I'm never sure if it's the exact model. How do I get the product number? Like in specifications under settings ("model-ID")?
Not definite but there should be as sticker or text printed underneath.