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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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submitted 20 hours ago by hanin@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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guys!! don't you think we should start a big buzz on the internet for Linux? after what we discovered that bill gates the CEO of the evil company Microsoft is a predator in the Epstein files, then it's our chance to start a global media campaign against Microsoft and all of it's products!! we will make people leave windows for Linux! I know that It might not have that big effect since it's very hard for people but I'm sure we can wake many people up and save them from windows to the warm hands of the pinguin. what do you think? I just think that we should seize every opportunity to spread Linux. #boycottMicrosoft #switchtolinux

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[–] onlooker@lemmy.ml 4 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

It's not just you, I agree. People should switch to Linux because they like it, not because they were told Microsoft sucks.

[–] hellmo_luciferrari@lemmy.zip 3 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I started my Linux journey out or curiosity as a preteen, didn't stick with it. Dabbled in college wi5h Linux. Ultimately I started down a privacy rabbit hole, started hating Microsoft the more I learned. Switched to Linux. Sure, I started using Linux for my machines out of hatred for Microsoft and Apple (and google...) But ultimately, now I just love Linux.

I have freedom to do what I want, how I want. I love supporting open source initiatives.

[–] jpicture@lemmy.zip 4 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

I had a similar thing. I started using Linux for privacy reasons and over the course of replacing all of the proprietary software I was using I fell in love with FOSS. Especially GIMP and other photography-related software.

[–] hellmo_luciferrari@lemmy.zip 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

You're one of the first people I have ever heard who loves GIMP. Usually people in that world are brainwashed into Adobes products.

I appreciate GIMP and other FOSS offerings.

[–] jpicture@lemmy.zip 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

GIMP is excellent software and I love using it. There are some great plugins coming out for the new GIMP 3 series too.

[–] hellmo_luciferrari@lemmy.zip 1 points 14 hours ago

Any plugins you'd recommend specifically?