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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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When Windows 10 dies, I am going to jump ship over to Linux. Which version would you recommend for someone with zero prior experience with Linux? Edit: Linux Mint it shall be. (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Whom also likes to game every now and then ;)

Edit: Thank you all for your input and suggestions! Linux Mint shall be my next OS! Though, I think I'll give Pop!OS a look-see as well.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

You always start with Linux Mint. This is the way.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Linux Mint

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Debian Edition*

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Mint is my go-to linux newbie distro suggestion.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Linux veteran of 20+ years here. I use Mint on my desktop.

Because we too appreciate things working out of the box.