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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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My experience with microsoft's ads for linux. (protosparky.uk)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Sparky@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hey y'all, today I experienced another push for Linux from our friend Microsoft. 5 minutes ago, I wanted to use the timer app on Windows, so I could manage my work/break schedule, and this fucker showed up. Yes, that's a prompt to sign in with a Microsoft account to use the clock. If you close it, it pops up 30s later. Clicking “Don't sign in” or closing the process responsible for displaying it is useless, and guess what… IT PAUSES THE TIMER WHEN IT SHOWS UP.

I guess this is another thing added to the super long list of things which will eventually make me switch my main workstation to Linux once win10 is discontinued.

/endrant

Hope y'all are having a great day :3

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[–] Sparky@lemmy.blahaj.zone 31 points 2 months ago (14 children)

I'd say it fits for both as I'm leaving windows for some Linux distro

[–] friendly_ghost@beehaw.org 21 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I like your post, Sparky. Hating on Windows is fun and brings the whole community together

[–] Sparky@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Im generally against hate, but I do think that Google, Microsoft and other numerous companies should go to hell for their shitty practices :3

[–] naeap@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 months ago

Yeah, put Oracle on that list

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