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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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That name is a blast from the past!
Fortunately there is a Debian way to install video card drivers using packages in the repository. Installing the drivers the Debian way will make sure that the drivers continue to work after kernel updates.
- ++AtiHowTo++ has instructions on setting up the recommended free and open-source drivers for ATI/AMD video cards.
Also love this part
You would not let some random stranger feed your baby; do not execute commands without first understanding what they do.
I didn't know checkinstall was a thing, now I have something new to try
I am also learning about apropos
This is GOLD!
Source: Debian user for 25 years.
16 years here, still a bit green behind the ears :)