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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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I am happy for the Linux Mint team (lemmy.zip)

submitted 4 months ago by possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Linux Mint as been in development for over 15 years. Its good for them to get some press coverage and positive attention.

As far as I can tell most people switching to Linux Mint are fairly happy with the experience beside some minor Linux quarks.

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[–] whostosay@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

To add to this, I found that Bazzite was a great middle ground for me, and it worked out of the box for everyday needs as well as gaming, even with my Nvidia card.

[–] chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I am just now dipping my toes into the Linux desktop life with a Bazzite dual boot. I'm very impressed so far. The Steam Deck finally won me over on the Idea of switching.