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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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[–] Samsy@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

Woof, hard flashback to my first steps on Linux. Idk, these problems leave, when you try to buy better supported Linux hardware. Thinkpads and XPS (second hand / refurbed) are near 100% supported (maybe some have a quirky nvidia gpu which needs some extra steps) and really cheap these days. I would sell stupid Samsung / Chromebook stuff and buy Dell/Lenovo for less headache.