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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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Arch is not a distro for beginners. One day you'll wreck it.
If you just want it to work, I would advise you try these and stick with the one you like the most:
All my family's PCs run linux. We use Bazzite for gaming and Aurora for work. Easier and more reliable than Windows.
OpenSuse Leap (or if you're adventurous, Tumbleweed) can safely be placed here too.
With Fedora & Ubuntu you can also switch between desktop environments without re-installing