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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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[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 44 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Most people buy computers with the OS already installed and would get just as lost trying to install MacOS or Windows.

[–] bouh@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

This is the correct answer. If Linux was pre-installed, most problems would vanish. My Linux computers are far, far more stable than windows once they run.

[–] CoderKat@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

The pre installation also means the OEM will verify compatibility, a common complaint.