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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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A distro isn't just a way to interact with the Linux operating system. It's a collection of tools that helps you do it. Some tools are just sharper that others. The community just likes debating about this important nuance. It's not that complicated.
My tools of choice come from the famous blue logo distro.
Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?
(Fedora, Arch, Kubuntu, Zorin, ElementaryOS, ArcoLinux and surely many more I'm forgetting)
Out of them all, the most famous one is the one I use. Kept the name a bit of a mystery to avoid the resultant argument about it btw.
No point, the btw gave it away
Ah, clearly Fedora then.
I think it's fairly obvious that they mean Arch because they are sharing which distro they use without being prompted, which is inline with a common running joke about doing the same thing, btw.
Fedora? 🙂
Sure except every district has the same tools. I distribute is more of a toolbox then a tool.