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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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Very interesting, thank you!
That does help contextualize my experience a bit, I was very much not expecting a "mode" so I started trying to just type and things were happening lmao. Much appreciated, I might have to give it another try next time, I see there's a lot of love for the vi family in general, almost cult like ;) but a good sign that it is a really powerful tool once you understand it.
Thank you for being receptive.
As I said, I'm not expert, but I am a fan. If you decide to try it out and are looking for guidance, I (and, separately, probably several communities) would be happy to help as best we're able.