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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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I think i am ready to switch from windows and need advice (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by Nexyte@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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My current rig is featuring an I7 10th gen and a nvidia 4070ti. Is there a distro that you recommend me to use as a linux beginner that is also good for gaming and streaming, that will work with my pc parts? Because I heard that intel and nvidia are famous for causing issues on Linux.

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

I just don't know with gaming as I have a steamdeck I do that with. I like zorin for out of box ease of use for beginners or someone who does not want to deal with their machine and just use it. I think gaming may be one use case for multibooting linux distros. I have heard bazzite for gaming and want to try it out. Theorectically you can just install steam onto any linux machine I think. Sorry I can't be more help.