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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 start: the most important thing is not the desktop, it's the package manager.

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[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Nothing of note, really. The openness of the whole system meant that I could learn whatever I needed to know as the need arose.

I started when I was a kid, though. I had plenty of time to explore and discover. It'd be harder as an adult in a hurry.

I wish I'd known how to use node-based compositors like Natron to produce VFX so I don't have to keep going back to macOS to use After Effects.

[–] araly@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

how cool and sexy and irrestible i became

to the right people ^^

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