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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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[–] b_engelenburg@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Wsl just because it is from ms.

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[–] refalo@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago

Hot Dog Linux, X11 Window Manager with Windows 3.1 Hot Dog Stand, Amiga Workbench, Atari ST GEM, Mac Classic and Aqua UI

[–] DieserTypMatthias@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

postmarketOS. Way too underrated.

[–] PureTryOut@lemmy.kde.social 1 points 2 months ago

Thank you 🤗 I hope not too many people see us as obscure though...

[–] Drito@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Kiss linux. Gobolinux. They are both alien, but interesting, each one in its own way.

[–] bluelion@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Feren OS, a linux distro focused in customization. Started as a Linux Mint derivative, is now based on Ubuntu and/or Debian (I'm not really sure)

[–] mfat 1 points 2 months ago (3 children)
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[–] fatur0000new@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Longene Linux. Linux-based operating system kernel intended to be binary compatible with application software and device drivers made for Microsoft Windows and Linux.

[–] tabular@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago
[–] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

Shark Linux

[–] Pika@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Not super obscure, but not many talk about it. Q4OS, I love it, a perfect windows replacement down to even imitating the old style windows installer. Plus it's Debian based so it has a lot of support. I plan on moving my grandparents to it when windows 10 gets fully discontinued as their current rig doesn't support 11

[–] Sivecano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

Of those I'be personally tried, certainly chimera linux or mageia

[–] arsCynic@beehaw.org 0 points 2 months ago

Microsoft Windows.

[–] mrmetaverse@lemmy.ml -3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not obscure but I love hyprland

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