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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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[–] piracysails@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

If you game, definitely Fedora. If its mostly work, it doesn't really matter...

FYI is going to include opt out telemetry in the near future if the proposal ends up passing. (If its not already decided)

You could also check out Opensuse Tumbleweed, since it's future proof and requires zero maintenance unlike arch. However, Arch is definitely one the most minimal distros.