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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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Qualcomm goes where Apple won't, readies official Linux support for Snapdragon X Elite | Tom's Hardware (www.tomshardware.com)

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Most of the functionality is present but many important bits are still being developed.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Like this?

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

cons:

has to enable linux containers
can't use native filesystem for emulated applications because it's a completely different environment
potential for performance issues given that it's literally a non standard environment
wastes a bunch of disk space
requires an entire secondary system to be maintained and updated

pros:

can technically run linux applications

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Bad examples. Just running some program is not an argument. Even Windows can run most Linux programs in WSL, but does not mean it's Linux.

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

He asked and said he'd wait, I just took the straight up easy route and grabbed the first video off search. I honestly don't know much about Linux, but I'm learning more every day.

Chrome books seem like they're closer to Linux than Windows is though, right?