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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).

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What distro do you install on other's computers? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 18 hours ago by elucubra@sopuli.xyz to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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What distros do you install on your mom's, sister's, buddy's, etc machines?

My go-to has usually been Mint, but I wonder if there is a better set and forget, easily understood distro to install on the computers of those who will rely on you for support.

atomic distros would probably be a good option, but it seems that same disk dual boot is a no no, and that can be a deal breaker.

I'm thinlink QoL, for me, that is.

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[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 6 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Elementary on my wife's, the rest of the family manages mostly. Outside family I now go to great lengths to avoid it. I just help them find the right distro and guides.

Otherwise some will see you as 1st 2nd and 3rd line support as well as hardware engineer from installation onward. Kind of the same as in the past when tv's could be repaired. If they know you can do it, your done for. You have not stated working hours nor tariffs. And why pay for parts? You probably have boxes full of all kinds of stuff. (Including a demand to come over and fix stuff on xmas eve at 22:00)

I know, it sounds bitter, I'm not. Or ...well over this point maybe a bit, I enjoyed helping out until too many saw it as a right and not a favour.