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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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Thank you all so much for keeping me on the Linux train! (lemmy.zip)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by jezebelley3d@lemmy.zip to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Well after spending all afternoon with this new Dell XPS 13 9315 I absolutely love it. The fit and finish feels exactly like a Macbook Air.

I have Linux installed (Pop_OS) and the only two issues I had were getting the webcam running and the fingerprint reader. I managed getting both of them up and now the hardware is 100% operable! I am so happy I kept giving Linux a go and found a great laptop with few compatibility issues.

Thanks to all of you who recommended Dell laptops. There were a couple minor problems, but both were solvable with a bit of ddg searching.

EDIT: I've decided to return this Dell XPS 13 based on some of your replies about the 12th gen intel being out of date for the price and build quality issues with Dell in general. I went with a Lemur Pro i7 Raptor Lake, 40gb ram, 1tb storage System76 build for only $200 more. Only downside is I have to wait a bit for them to confirm my order, assemble, and ship. It'll be nice to have a machine built exclusively for Linux!

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[–] vexikron@lemmy.zip 29 points 11 months ago (23 children)

My god an actual trackball user!

Sorry I just hardly ever see any these days.

I have also found PopOS! to be a fantastic distro. Easy to setup, user friendly, has tons of software that works with it , great UI, and I have not had a main OS patch/update break anything since I think 3 years ago now.

And it also does not punish you too hard if you tinker under the hood a bit!

Only real room for improvement is the PopShop, but thats relatively easy to fix, so I do think it makes more sense for them to focus harder on general stability, compatibility, and the new Rust based DE.

You can always install synaptic or the debian software manager for deb based stuff, and a flatpak store if you get tired of the PopShop and want to stick with PopOS's deb/flatpak paradigm.

[–] drasticpotatoes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Trackball gang here. Reporting for duty.

[–] MiddledAgedGuy@beehaw.org 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I honestly thought the days of trackball were at an end. I haven't seen one in ages. I can't stand them personally but I'm glad they live on nonetheless! It's good to have choices.

[–] DrRatso@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago

Theres many people that go for ergo mice these days as well as ergo mech keyboard enthusiasts that sometimes put trackballs on their builds.

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