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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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Linux hits 4% on the desktop 🐧 📈 (gs.statcounter.com)

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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

That's exactly it. I've been using Linux on my desktop for literally decades now and to me it just works.

Whereas using windows is an endless string of frustrations because everything is awkward and broken and unclear and hidden in places that make no sense.

Of course I manage because I've been around long enough, but I always wonder why people choose to use it.