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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 laptops with linux mostly use unknown distros? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The average person dont like linux, and if they buy a linux laptop the reason is because its cheaper than the windows one. So why manufacturers still use unknown distros (like lenovo with endlessos) and not something like ubuntu or mint?

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Lenovo probably just doesn't want to pay Canonical for Ubuntu certification, which charge per unit fee.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

And they do not have to. No one forces them to get certified.