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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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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by pradeepmalarvannan@ohai.social to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I've used Linux lite and Fedora(Gnome edition) so far, and trying to hop Distro(plus, I lost my actual boot drive. Not to worry, I know I've left it in my friend's house, so the data is safe. Plus, no important data were on it in the first place).
Considering the recent incidents with the Red Hat Enterprises, I'm not sure if I should go with any of their distributions. Which would be a great OS for me, you guys think? @thelinuxEXP @linux@lemmy.ml @Linux@linuxrocks.online @linuxmagazine @linux_gaming

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[–] simple@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Really depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for simple "works out the box" distros, check out Pop_OS, Zorin OS, or other Debian based stuff. If you're a power user, maybe Arch Linux (or arch linux based stuff like Elementary OS) could fit the bill. There's also Nix OS.

Considering the recent incidents with the Red Hat Enterprises, I’m not sure if I should go with any of their distributions.

Using Red Hat based stuff doesn't mean you're supporting them though. Fedora's still a good distro and I wouldn't move if I'm already comfortable in it imo.

[–] neal@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Pop_OS is my favorite windows replacement