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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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Linux really has come a long way (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 5 months ago by Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I just installed EndeavorOS on an HP Spectre360 that’s roughly 2 years old. I am honestly surprised at how easy it went. If you google it, you’ll get a lot of “lol good luck installing linux on that” type posts - so I was ready for a battle.

Turned off secure boot and tpm. Booted off a usb stick. Live environment, check. Start installer and wipe drive. Few minutes later I’m in. Ok let’s find out what’s not working…

WiFi check. Bluetooth check. Sound check (although a little quiet). Keyboard check. Screen resolution check. Hibernates correctly? Check. WTF I can’t believe this all works out the box. The touchscreen? Check. The stylus pen check. Flipping the screen over to a tablet check. Jesus H.

Ok, everything just works. Huh. Who’d have thunk?

Install programs, log into accounts, jeez this laptop is snappier than on windows. Make things pretty for my wife and install some fun games and stuff.

Finished. Ez. Why did I wait so long? Google was wrong - it was cake.

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[–] KISSmyOSFeddit@lemmy.world 131 points 5 months ago (59 children)

Yes, if you don't have a computer that literally came out this year, don't have 2 separate graphics cards and don't need HDR, or specific Windows-only software, Linux generally just works.

[–] bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone -3 points 5 months ago (21 children)

Or a Mac ime. I tried to run mint OS on a 2016 intel MBPro and it was a disaster. I got it up and running but the Touch Bar didn’t work, the Wi-Fi didn’t work, all kinds of issues.

[–] KISSmyOSFeddit@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (13 children)

I got it up and running but the Touch Bar didn’t work, the Wi-Fi didn’t work, all kinds of issues.

That's because Apple doesn't release drivers for all those components.
Running anything but a Mac OS on a Mac is a nice pet project, but you can't expect Linux to work.

[–] pukeko@lemm.ee 4 points 5 months ago

NixOS on an M2 Air here. Works fine, other than the fingerprint reader.

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