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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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Distro suggestions for a dumb-dumb who only knows linux through meme osmosis (dormi.zone)

submitted 1 day ago by HipsterTenZero@dormi.zone to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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hey nerds, I'm getting myself a new personal laptop as a treat, but I very much do not want windows 11 shitting it up. Is there a linux distro with caveman-compatible instructions for installation and use? I want to think about my OS as little as possible while actually using it.

I've got one friend who uses mint, but I've also seen memes dunking on it so who knows. I actually really only know what I've seen from you all shitposting in other communities

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[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 45 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Linux Mint. I'm a pretty hardcore Linux person, used a dozen different distros, Mint is by far the closest I've experienced to #JustWorks.

It's reliable and simple enough that earlier this year I switched my tech-illiterate parents from Windows to Mint. Works great for them so far.

[–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah Mint being the "Just works" distro is why I use it these days. Debian is best for servers/low maintenance systems, Mint is best for desktops IMHO.

[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

I love it. I run Mint on my business laptop and my personal laptop, it's so solid. And Cinnamon has been the most stable desktop environment I've ever used.