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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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People doing the 30 days linux Challenge are having several problems because of Mint's old packages and technology. Why people still recommend it when there is Fedora and Opensuse with KDE and Gnome? (lemmy.ca)

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (10 children)

I installed Mint (no idea mint was old tbh) looked into Gentoo and tried the live boot USB option. 'This looks nice, no how do I install" The install option opened a web page (gentoo wiki) with several options for guides based on various permutations. All options send you in a ring without actually telling me how to install.

I went back to Mint as it does the few things I need a PC to do these days:

Some kind of office suite with spreadsheet and word processor, Steam, Netflix and Prime, Firefox

Added bonus is that it runs MegaMek natively AND i don't need to read pages of documentation, just click install.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

All options send you in a ring without actually telling me how to install.

Don't know. I was installing Gentoo in 6th grade of school with poorly-translated gentoo handbook.

EDIT: had wrong quote

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If it doesn't provide a benefit for them, why should they bother? I understand why a teenager would, I would have as a teenager. But as an adult? Who got time for this?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

It was counterpoint to "send you in a ring without actually telling me how to install". It does.

I also agree that installing it is rather lengthy.

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