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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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[–] jkrtn@lemmy.ml 58 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I also started on Ubuntu. They used to be pretty great, good device support and basically no hassle. But I am done af and not going back.

[–] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's me as well, they did a lot to get newcomers in. It's just easy to poke fun at them these days.

[–] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

It was the only one that didn't freeze when I plugged something into the USB port on my laptop when I started 20 years ago.

I've since moved to plain Debian because of canonical's decisions.

[–] spicytuna62@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I used Ubuntu for over 10 years. I loved it. But Canonical does have a lot of baggage. Plus, I wanted to go to the source. So that's why I use Debian. I'd still advise a new user to go for Mint if they loved the Windows UI or Ubuntu if they hated it. If you use and love Mint, I don't think anyone would criticize you for continuing to use it. If you use and love Ubuntu, I'd say Debian is a very easy next step.

[–] phx@lemmy.ca 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I used to be "Debian on the server, Ubuntu on the desktop" but recently I've spun up a few Debian boxes for desktop and I'm pleasantly surprised.

Kinda wish Valve would go for a full-out supported distro that stays in step with the Deck for Linux gamers (the old desktop SteamOS is kinda abandoned from what I can see), among with making the deck frontend a supported desktop manager. It would make sense for them to do so and rake in the game sales whilst providing a well-supported platform without the shit others are doing.

[–] zaphodb2002@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Check out Bazzite, it's basically that. I've been using it on my desktop for gaming and development for a month or so now and it's been great.

[–] phx@lemmy.ca 1 points 6 months ago

Thanks. I'll check into it but TBH I do really prefer .DEB based distros and that one seems to be Fedora based

[–] Elkenders@feddit.uk 2 points 6 months ago

Yeah I've got Debian on the server and on my laptop and I don't know why I'd want anything more user experience focussed. It just works for me.