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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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Could we add "Distrochooser" to the sidebar? (distrochooser.de)

submitted 8 months ago by onlinepersona@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Quite a few posts about selecting a distro to use. Maybe it's time to make that link a little more prominent?

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[–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 8 months ago

Distro chooser recommends nowadays non existent distros and arch to beginners you are saying "you are thinking too much as an afvanced user blah blah" It is important to know üf your disyro supports the hardware you use thta's not afvanced and I also saw you call people who recommend mintaffecyed bu "herd mentality". It is recommended because it is easy for new users stop romanticising an unfinished tool.