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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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why do you think linux is better than windows? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 day ago by workgood@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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im a windows user myself,i dont like linux nor use it. but i did use it before (pop os).

so im intersed in knowing why some people like it.

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[–] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Linux isn't better than windows, it is a different ideology based on choice, it better meets our use and privacy goals. It is not loaded with "AI" yet, glaring at you Canonical, and for my needs it works with very minimal tinkering (add an app, change a setting)