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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).

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ofc I imediatly upgraded it from winxp to gnu/linux

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[–] Takeshidude@lemmy.world 28 points 3 months ago (35 children)

I'm new to Linux; what's with the ThinkPad hype?

[–] Album@lemmy.ca 15 points 3 months ago

I've owned/used HPs, Dells, and several Thnkpads and the thinkpads by far are always the best machines. They are built to last, support is top notch.

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