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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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The Distro Wars are good actually.? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 11 months ago by WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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If all the seemingly pointless discussions about which distro is better comes from attachment to a spesific distro and if a distro is just a way to interract with linux than all the discussion about witch distro is better etc. fundementally comes from a a place of love and appreciation for Linux as an OS.

(I use HannahMontanaLinux btw)

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[–] digdilem@lemmy.ml 12 points 11 months ago

Because it triggers the tribal instinct, innit.

"I use A, so A must be better than B. Otherwise I'm wrong, and I don't like that."

The reality, of course, is that there is no "Best distro" for all use cases, and personal choice is absolutely a qualifier in defining those use cases. If your personal requirement is for a neon pink desktop and rather aged theming aimed at little girls, then you've absolutely chosen "The best distro" for you and don't let anyone tell you differently.