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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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UPDATE! Any reason not to use Elementary OS? (lemm.ee)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by SynopsisTantilize@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Update: I chose mint. I can trust Mint to update the backend.

I'm about to switch back to Debian.Any reason I don't know of that Elementary OS would be a bad idea? I know Debian. I don't know the nuances of Arch or red hat.

I found my final missing FOSS video editor that finally gets me off Windows. I've been having issues with indexing on windows, and they keep turning on that fucking reminder to sign into One drive even after I destroy it with a registry change.

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[–] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 22 points 7 months ago (3 children)

So let me ask the usual question: why not Debian?

[–] someonesmall@lemmy.ml 8 points 7 months ago

Debian + Flatpak for Gaming (Steam, Heroic Mangohud, etc.)

[–] SynopsisTantilize@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Idk. Let me ask you, why Debian over a prepackaged setup? Genuinely asking. No sarcasm.

[–] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Because for the most part you can achieve everything these packaged distro offer without the middle man, which means greater trust in the system, faster turnaround on package updates, easier time finding help, etc.

[–] SynopsisTantilize@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

Okay, and you are right I could just use pantheon if I wanted on Debian lol.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 0 points 7 months ago

Debian is that friend that you model your love interests out of but want to keep strictly as a friend.