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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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Thinking about making the big switch – recommend me a distro! (lemmy.ca)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Canadian_Cabinet@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hey all, I've been thinking about making the jump from Windows to Linux as my daily-driver and I've been struggling on what distro to use.

On my laptop I've been using Fedora's KDE Spin for a bit but I can't say I really like KDE all that much. I took that Distrochooser test and 9/10 of the suggestions were all Ubuntu-based or Arch-based for some reason lol.

I would prefer a distro that "just works" but I'm not scared of having to troubleshoot or fix things. I guess I'm just looking to see what everyone else uses and what you all recommend. Thanks!

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[–] yianiris@kafeneio.social -3 points 10 months ago (3 children)

How much does it pay to promote IBM products with convoluted software as that is really linux?

Since I am financially strained I might consider, with a very heavy ethical objection counteracting my need for cash.

The lawyers it takes to call this crap Open and Free System must have become millionaires by now.

@MiddledAgedGuy @Canadian_Cabinet

[–] MiddledAgedGuy@beehaw.org 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I knew about Redhat's recent bad behavior, I somehow missed that IBM owns Redhat. So TIL.

I dropped Fedora in light of recent news but I'm not OP. They can decide for themselves on that. If OP or anyone is interested in learning more, a search for RHEL source paywall will get you there.

[–] yianiris@kafeneio.social -2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It is not personal it is counter propaganda, linux = fedora = ubuntu = systemd = debian = mint ....

No real options there, just an alternative MSwin

There is also the propaganda that says Linux is Plasma or Gnome ...

There is much much more that doesn't get corporate promotion and people rarely ever hear about it.

@MiddledAgedGuy

[–] MiddledAgedGuy@beehaw.org 1 points 10 months ago

That's fair. It's good to educate on these things.