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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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How to get into linux and stay with linux? (piefed.zip)

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So im a noob as some say, theirs certain games and software i use on windows that wont work on linux. ive tried linux but i found myself switching back to windows. I really do want to stay with linux but im not sure how or if i should duel boot or something? also what flavor of line do you enjoy or would suggest?

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[–] Shayeta@feddit.org 0 points 3 hours ago

As with any change, it will always include some gains and some losses. Until you are at peace with these you won't be able to make the change.

My first suggestion would be to find alternatives to these windows-only softwares and learn to use them while you're still on windows. Play the shit out of the windows-exclusive games you play until you get bored of them.

The choice of linux distro doesn't matter as long as you go with one of the big ones (Debian, Fedora, Arch linux). You will run into issues anyways, might as well go with a distro you will easily find google results for.