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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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[–] Petter1@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I use KDE in macOS theme, and now it does not at all feel like windows 😄

KDE can be whatever you want, but requires time to configure

Gnome is trying to achieve “it just works”

It just works meaning “use your computer how we think it’s most efficient”

[–] dallen@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

I have to use macOS at work and I sorely miss the efficiency and simplicity of gnome.

I’ve spent a lot of time configuring and tweaking various DEs in the last 20 years, but somehow gnome shell nailed it for me.

Happy to have many options as a Linux user!