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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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(A better) Linux on Chromebook? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 days ago by Demonmariner@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I bought an old HP chromebook cheap on ebay that came with Zorin OS installed. It isn't much, but just about manages to do what I need. The trouble is, Zorin seems kind of bloated and the Chromebook hasn't got much memory. I don't even have enough space to install updates.

I'm comfortable with running a pared-down OS that might be a better fit for a tired old Chromebook. What might work better than Zorin?

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[–] dadarobot@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

LOAF: linux on a floppy

[–] WhoIzDisIz@lemmy.today 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Well, hell - no DSL (Damn Small Linux)?

[–] PabloSexcrowbar@piefed.social 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

DSL is dead. Long live TinyCore.

[–] WhoIzDisIz@lemmy.today 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

When was the last time you checked on DSL?

[–] PabloSexcrowbar@piefed.social 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

2024, when it was briefly reborn and then re-forgotten.

[–] WhoIzDisIz@lemmy.today 1 points 4 days ago

K. Just making sure you knew of the newer one, since others I've talked to on occasion didn't.

I'd forgotten about TinyCore. Looks like it might be more useable than when I last looked at it many, many moons ago, so I'll have to put it on my rainy day play around list.