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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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Reclaiming the desktop: Why I’m still on Linux in 2026 (the.unknown-universe.co.uk)

submitted 5 days ago by TheIPW@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I’ve been using Linux for years, but as the proprietary alternatives get more aggressive with telemetry and adverts, I wanted to document the choices that actually keep my desktop predictable.

This isn't a manual, but a practical overview of my setup. From why I’ve settled on CachyOS and KDE Plasma for my main rig, to the reality of dealing with proprietary software and app compatibility in 2026. It’s just an honest look at the transition and why I’m done with the corporate defaults.

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[–] Dsklnsadog@lemmy.dbzer0.com 77 points 5 days ago (3 children)

What surprises me more is that someone feels the need to justify staying on Linux at all. That’s a conversation that shouldn’t even exist.

The question has almost always been the other way around: why use anything else?

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 35 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I mean I kinda get it. BSD is pretty cool in its own way.

[–] QuandaleDingle@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

I mean, I bet that cute lil' daemon mascot makes it worth it. :D

[–] furrowsofar@beehaw.org 4 points 5 days ago

Yes. I have used Linux for 26 years. Never have I ever considered leaving.

[–] thejml@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 days ago

I was waiting for "I use Arch, BTW."