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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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[–] markstos@lemmy.world 19 points 6 months ago (1 children)

My wife has used Linux for over a decade. She primarily uses a web browser, office suite and a money management app.

Those have all been well-covered by Linux for years.

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

what does she use for money management?

[–] markstos@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Moneydance. That was a choice made years ago. It works fine, but we haven't reviewed the options in years. On the plus side, Moneydance is cross-platform, syncs to a remote server, has mobile apps and is reasonably priced.

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 6 months ago

thanks. I have never used one but have been contemplating doing so.