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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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[–] Default_Defect@midwest.social 48 points 4 months ago (21 children)

Linux users can't even agree on what distro is actually beginner friendly, so how am I supposed to pick one with any confidence?

[–] Moreless@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (5 children)

Linux is a niche. Picking any distro that isn't the most popular is going one step deeper into a niche. A niche, within a niche.

Just use the most popular distro... Ubuntu

Problem solved.

[–] sxwpb@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Linux is a niche

idk it seems pretty popular to me

Just use the most popular distro... Ubuntu

well linux is a extremely general component, and there are many linux based OS’s for different applications. Ubuntu might be user friendly on server(not sure) but on desktop it’s pretty trash for example (no flatpak, bad support for newer hardware).

you need to pick an OS that is user friendly for your usecase, there is no way to have one single OS to fit all possible needs. doesn’t matter what kernel it’s based on.

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