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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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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (2 children)

If you want something like Mac, use elementary os.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I disagree: elementary is quite limited with really basic desktop features out of the box, limited personalization, weird interface decisions with some ugly panels, and pretty behind on updates, relying heavily on their own walled gard-

You know what? You're right.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

Kinda. I'm using Elementary OS right now, and I think of it more like a Chromebook... with more options to expand it.