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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 had a dream about windows and have decided to setup Linux on my laptop. What distro should I use? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I used Ubuntu once a few years ago but had compatability issues so I went back to windows. Not a great programmer but I'd like to learn. I'm not looking to do much gaming beyond DOOM2 and factorio. Mostly looking for privacy and a way to get back into programming (I have this pipe dream of learning Assembly). I'm not to particular on UI, I can use whatever.

Edit: https://distrochooser.de for anyone who stumbles upon this post with the same question

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[–] pastermil 55 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Anytime someone new ask for recommendation, I'd give Linux Mint.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

also this, start small with mint, and you can test other distros that people show here

also, start with dual boot/VM, it's a different OS, keep windows there for when you need it

[–] pastermil 2 points 1 year ago

Yes! It's good to start with something that's beginner friendly to maintain sanity and good expectation.

A lot of potential novices would be repulsed if the first tutorial they'd see requires extensive use of command line.