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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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I've decided to run Linux as my main os next PC build... I said that two years ago and still haven't built my new rig.
I'm terrified of switching. There's just way too much information out there. So many options.
I'm used to being in a box with just one or two ways of doing things.
Does anyone know a good series to help windows users adapt?
Just need web surfing and gaming including steam vr
Linux Mint with Cinnamon. Easiest transition. If you want customization, use KDE. If you want your desktop environment to make choices for you, GNOME.
Thanks. I loaded exactly that already on an older laptop just to get used to it and test some workloads.
Just regular web surfing is snappy as all hell.