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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).
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I haven't used Windows in so long that I'm genuinely excited at the prospect at getting a new computer w Windows on it. Lol
Also, I've been buying Linux hardware so long that I was surprised how much bang you can get for your buck nowadays.
.... That's assuming that you don't calculate in how much all the ads and mandated spyware will cost your sanity and future. Lol