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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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[–] KitCatalina@tech.lgbt 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@jsveiga oh neat ill keep what you said all in mind, what distro would you recommend for someone who wants to learn the ropes of Linux.

[–] jsveiga@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

O never did distro hopping, so I know just a few ones:

Ancient RedHat, because the first servers I've setup were RH 4.2
Debian because after RH stabbed us all in the back for the first time after v.8, that's what I started using for servers
SUSE (SLES), because that's what I use with HANA DB installations
Kubuntu, as it was the easier to install and less traumatic when my wife started using our desktop, coming from windows 95, 20+ years ago

I know there are pros and cons in any distro. Don't waste much time distro hopping. Pick any of the mainstream ones. Install it as your "home base", then if you want to try others, use live usb images.

Between the maintream ones, it's a lot about personal preference. I like kubuntu, because I prefer deb over rpm for packages, and coming from windows, kde is less "alien" to get used to.