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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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Pro: I can update when I want. Updates don't have me guessing every single time if they're going to completely override my configurations. The updates themselves aren't bug riddled AI garbage installing yet another electron app. My Linux mint uses about half the RAM a Windows 11 install used on the exact same PC and doesn't constantly thrash my SSD or spike my CPU. Every issue I've run into has just been a lack of knowledge on my part, and easily fixed by guides online. Last time I had to help someone with an issue on their Windows 11 it took more time sifting through guides trying to find where the hell they'd moved settings and failed to document something than I ever want to spend again.
Cons: I genuinely have not found one yet personally. I'm not saying Linux is perfect, just I've had zero real issues myself.