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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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I need a distro that can work right out the box without too much hassle to configure it, which one would you recommend? (lemm.ee)

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Thx in advice.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I loath Ubuntu. But I know if I send a noob off into the woods with it they'll be able to find solutions to their problems

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I was a noob to Linux when I started using pop os. Still kind of am a noob. I've found it pretty easy to find solutions online most of the time. If a search query doesn't find what I need when including "pop os" then I swap out for "Ubuntu". You get basically all the compatibility of Ubuntu but no snaps and less jank overall