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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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This is why people should stop recommending Arch. Fedora or Opensuse TW should be recommended instead for new people. (www.youtube.com)

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[–] krolden@lemmy.ml -3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

Its a good way to learn how different parts of Linux work

After you install arch a couple times you won't be making posts asking why your grub is broken, youll already k ow how to fix it.

[–] pmk@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The last time my grub was broken was around 2012 when I ran Arch. After that I have rarely thought about grub at all.

[–] lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'd recommend something that guesses how to install grub onto your system correctly for beginners, and let them figure this stuff out when they're used to basic Linux usage TBH

[–] t_378@lemmy.one 2 points 4 months ago

I had many problems with installing grub in a dual boot configuration, so much so that I moved to systemd-boot and never had problems after. I don't know why, but it's config file approach felt more intuitive.

I'm actually not sure why GRUB is such a popular boot loader that comes packaged with so many distros. Maybe GRUB does something more complex than just bootloading, but I don't know if most users would care...