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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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Why do you use/choose Linux? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by CarlLandry357@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Me, coder, student, cant afford mid range PCs, interested in learning computers, gamer, not professional. What about you guys?

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[–] derin@lemmy.beru.co 3 points 1 week ago

Was building a PC years ago, while in college, and forgot to get a Windows license (eventually got one through my university). After finishing the build I was so hyped to use it I just installed Linux (had played around in it in a VM in the past, so I knew my way around).

Got used to using Linux as my main OS after that, and stuck with it. Paying for a $100 OS is silly when the free alternative is just as good (though, I admit I do still use Windows for work).

Note: I used to game in Windows as well, I don't do that anymore. Thanks, Steam!