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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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what things would i lose or gain if i switched to linux? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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im currently using windows 11 on msi gf63 laptop. if i used linux i would use ubuntu,bec it seems like the easiest thing.

i game,i use brave browser,i pirate games and software. i also like that my hoarded pirated binaries of games and software will work even years later on windows without too much effort.

i use an hp printer,and need to be able to use it on linux.

i expect to be able to use the laptop and not think about the os too much,meaning i wont distro hop or try to customize it too much. im fine with the terminal,my goal of using linux is being far from malware.

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[–] Obin@feddit.org 2 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Most printers with networking capability work well these days. Some even entirely without drivers (thanks to Apple for once). HP should be fine if it's relatively new. Older printers can be a major pain in the ass.

Scanners access is now also finally easy with AirScan (again thanks Apple, and I don't say this often), so some devices might just magically work. More likely you'll need to edit a line or two in a SANE config file somewhere or deal with the horrible web interface of CUPS to configure the printer, but with the right device, there's finally no hunting for drivers on obscure web archives of Chinese manufacturer pages anymore.