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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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What has your experience with Linux been like so far? How long has been your Linux journey? Mine began while I was studying computer science, and I've been in love with Linux since.

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[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I remember I made a thread asking for advice running an older version of Linux for funsies and to experience it and unironically someone said something along those lines to me, like "uhm Linux isn't windows you can use modern packages and new distros support older hardware" like ughh

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There is truth to it. You can make any modern Linux work like the older versions

[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

That's true, and you can make Windows XP look like '98, but is it really what retro enthusiasts would want?