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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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Reddit API blew up and now I run Linux? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I feel like I've been gaslit into running FOSS but every success only brings me closer to fighting god

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

In their gnome version, during the setup process (first boot, not install), they would prompt for third-party repo and codec (Enabled by default, IIRC).

I think you might have unchecked that? or KDE not offering such experience?

EDIT: NVM, I just checked, and I have never installed the codecs... LOL.

Fedora is notorious for avoiding shipping proprietary software with their distro even at the cost of new users.

I think this might stems from the fact that fedora used to be a distro aimed for advanced users. It is slowly getting better at being new user friendly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Yeah, I don't recall seeing that and installed it about four times.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Haha the pain of finding out...

Didn't you notice the decreased quality?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Yeah, I was wondering why I have desync issues couple days ago watching videos with my wife.

Modern YouTube videos are generally fine, but many other site has poor support for popular codecs.