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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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I want to move out from Ubuntu and use something else. (lemmy.ml)

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I didn't intentionally pick Ubuntu, my pc went shit and I needed to install some os and the only one I had available in a usb was Ubuntu noble.

Laptop specs: I think a 7th gen inter i5, 8 GBs of ram and (the issue) a 125 GB M2.Sata SSD

I'm not really going to play games on it, it's one of those weird laptops that folds and can use a stylus.

So what would you suggest for something light in size and good with a stylus.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

If you're seeking something simple to use where you may never need to open the terminal, I'd say ZorinOS(Lite).

You can also test out Debian if you don't mind a bit of tinkering on the terminal. You'll have to add yourself as a user to the sudoers list first thing but there are plenty of 2-second video tutorials on how.

For both distros, if you are searching for support, you'd search "on Ubuntu" and basically the same would apply.