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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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Want switch to linux (lemm.ee)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by Mojtaba@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hello guys i have a qustion about which distro i should use?

I want to dual boot windows and linux

I just want a safe place away from microsoft eyes to do edit and drawing and other hobbies on my pc. And playing some games like cs2 & 2d games Also the distro run my wallpaper engine Should be popular distro so if i have a problem i can ask about it

Please dont tell me linux mint because i tried it 3 times and everytime i do anything simple the distro goes off and i should re install i won't give it anymore chances thank you 😖

Edit: thank you guys for typing your suggests. after some search i will give bazzite try and if won't work like i want. I will go with the other suggests I really enjoyed reading all your suggests

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[–] Coldpot8oes@lemm.ee 3 points 4 days ago (5 children)

Mint is a good transition from windows

[–] Mojtaba@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Tried it and hate it

[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

What did you hate from it?

[–] p_kanarinac@retrolemmy.com 1 points 3 days ago

Maybe try Tuxedo?

[–] themadcodger@kbin.earth -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, honestly I don't get all the love for mint whenever this question comes up. Bazzite's a good choice, I'm running Bluefin it's sister (same thing but not geared toward gamers) and it's been great from a set it and forget it perspective. One caution is that they don't always play nice with dual booting, so make sure you do your due diligence backing up what's important to you.

[–] Mojtaba@lemm.ee 1 points 3 days ago

I am doing backup right now and for the important files i just put it on my hhd and everytime i do something in systems and boot manger i just plug off the hard to make sure nothing gone

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