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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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[–] TornadoRex@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

That’s pretty awesome. I imagine this would be a huge advantage with the growth of Linux gaming too

[–] Bogasse@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I suppose the Steam Deck experience would be a bit worse if it wasn't running on Wayland 👍

[–] visor841@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

The games on Steam Deck are already running in Wayland using gamescope IIRC

[–] theshatterstone54@feddit.uk 4 points 10 months ago

Yeah, it could be and it will be