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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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Finally did it, got my parent on linux. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by MycelialMass@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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They're in their 60's, finally convinced them.

They say things like "This is the same..."

and I'm like

"Ya because that's Firefox, the only program you use..."

"What was Windows even doing for us?"

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[–] Kushan@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

For that chrome book like experience, the genuinely think Chrome OS flex is probably a better option for most people (privacy concerns not withstanding).

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 1 points 4 weeks ago

It's ideal for someone who really doesn't understand computers (so can't be relied on to install updates etc) if you don't want to have to be tech support as much as for a "proper" OS