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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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Faster, lighter, stronger.
I still can use a 15yo laptop for daily tasks, still boot in less than 20s (with ssd).
No surprises, I remember having stuff unremovable, like google toolbar, and no forced reboot when you are still working (they fixed this issue).
Software management is way faster : you don't have to download a zip, unzip, hit the .exe, then accept a fuckload of agreements.
Yeah. I bought my kaptop second hand. When it still had windows on it, it was basically usuable because jt was so laggy. I installed linux and, badda bing badda boom, works like a charm. Its been my main computer for a fee years now