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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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[–] mactan@lemmy.ml 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

people can't handle installing windows, they won't try anything else en masse either

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

They might just stop using computers

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That is indeed more likely than them switching to Linux.

Us computer nerds don't understand that because we live our lives surrounded by computers, but there are plenty of households that don't even have a computer, let alone one they want to switch to a niche OS.

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Yes smartphones and tablets have replaced desktops for most general users.

[–] TimeSquirrel@kbin.social 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Back to the 80s/early 90s where the only people using computers were the ones that actually knew how to use computers? Hell yes, take me back.

[–] 0x0@programming.dev 1 points 6 months ago

They can't handle the Linux!