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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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[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My personal answer: absolutely not.

However, it's good to have options.

[–] vulnerability@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

This, it's always nice to have options :D

[–] p3tricor@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I love this. Almost as much as using runit as my init system

[–] spagnod@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When compared to GNOME, it seems fine.

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But so does Windows when compared to M*cOS

[–] clubb@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

What's wrong with GNOME?