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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 the silliest reasons people have given you for not wanting to try Linux? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by lordnikon@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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The best one I've ever heard is they like the Microsoft wallpapers. Yes i told them you can use them on linux too. But they argued with me that they wouldn't be compatible.

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[–] LeFantome@programming.dev 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is there some agency out there that I am not aware of that stops you from buying new hardware if you are a Linux user?

One of my favourite things about Linux is that it runs so well on old hardware. I have some pretty old kit that still serves me well.

Bit it runs even better on more powerful hardware. No reason not to upgrade if you have the means.

[–] Auth@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

I think its some gymnastics being preformed. They really want the new macbook and they're telling themselves they HAVE to spend that because their old device isnt good enough. If their old devices suddenly starts doing the job then shelling out 2k for a new laptop becomes unreasonable.