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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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Linux on my smart tv? (media.piefed.social)

submitted 3 days ago by keyhoh@piefed.social to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I have been rather unhappy with my smart TV's functionality as I feel it isn't smart for me but smart for the manufacturers. I just can't use it how I want to. I would love to overwrite the existing OS from Android to Linux. I've recently converted from Windows and loving Mint.

I haven't read too much regarding Linux smart tvs as my searches mostly come up with raspberry Pi and overwriting an Android box. I don't want to connect anything and just want my tv to boot up in Linux when it's turned on, and get some of my apps going. Is there a way to do this?

For reference I have a Sony Bravia with Android installed on it.

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[–] Vitaly@feddit.uk 36 points 3 days ago (6 children)

The easiest way is to buy a raspberry pi and install libreelec on it

[–] BombOmOm@lemmy.world 31 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (5 children)

Agreed, ditch the idea of trying to run an OS on the TV itself. It's not worth it.

The TV is best used as a TV and nothing more. Plug a small computer into the back of it using one of the many video/audio ports which exist for just such a purpose.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 days ago (4 children)

people used to put linux on toasters and now we can't do that anymore. lol

[–] Kroko@feddit.online 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Wow I never heard about that :D

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

i've only seen it done once and, even then, i'm not sure if it was real or not.

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