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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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Can you use Linux today without the terminal? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Ricaz@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I have used Arch for >13 years (btw) and use the terminal every single session. I also work with Linux servers daily, so I tried the other families with DEs (Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS/AlmaLinux/Fedora).

I'm comfortable (and prefer) doing everything with CLI tools. For me, it's a bit difficult to convert my Windows friends, as they all see me as some kind of hackerman.

What's the landscape like nowadays, in terms of terminal requirements?

Bonus question: Which distribution is the most user-friendly while still updated packages? Does anything provide a similar experience to Arch's amazing AUR?

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[–] Core_of_Arden@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago (8 children)

I don't know why you would want to use linux without the terminal? I mean, you can... but you'll be limited if you want to do something special or fix a problem. It's not like you have to know how to code or anything. Often you can copy the commands right into it... It's really no problem.

[–] Ricaz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago (7 children)

People who have been using Windows their entire lives simply get intimidated

[–] luluberlue@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As someone in this category : wtf? I kept using the terminal all the time when I was still on windows. From 95's dos to 11's cmd.

[–] Ricaz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

Sure, but then you're definitely not an average Windows user. I'm trying to get normal people off it

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