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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).

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what are some advanced linux distros that don't have me compiling everything? (lemm.ee)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've installed arch Linux and liked it, but lfs and Gentoo would be too time consuming compiling everything and not doing anything during and after install. Are there any distros like arch that don't have me compiling everything?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

use the chaotic aur repo for Arch

Automated building repo for AUR packages

https://aur.chaotic.cx/

It's not safe to use because it just compiles AUR packages. However, it's good practice to have your data like personal info, game saves etc. in a encrypted vault away from the devices you use everyday. Even my boomer parents get this, I tell them their NAS needs be open like a safe with their Yubikey.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

The AUR itself only got malware like once or twice. If you don't trust binary blobs from some strangers then why do you trust my advice?