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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 are your must-have programs? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by land@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Trying to discover new/unheard Linux desktop programs (Sorry for the confusion).

Edit: I apologise for confusing a lot of people. I meant Linux desktop “programs” coming from Windows/Mac. I'm used to calling them “apps”.

Edit: 🙌 I’m overwhelmed with the great “programs” people have recommended in the comment section. Thank you guys.

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[–] mexicancartel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Add KDE connect

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

When it works (which mostly, it does not) it's awesome

[–] mexicancartel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago

Damn it worked for me in both kde aswell as cinnamon.

[–] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Doesnt work for me lol. But yes, totally.

https://discuss.kde.org/t/15966

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 months ago

Exactly that for me too, I've opened multiple bug reports over the years, and IIRC, even Worte with one of the devs. I think it needs a good amount of extra work on connectivity and user feedback to clearly system why something isn't working