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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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How do I check if a Brother printer is compatible with Linux Mint? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 day ago by Planchette_Phantom@lemmy.zip to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm more of a casual/newbie Linux user and I want to know if a specific Brother model is compatible with it. For reference, it's the HL-L2465DW monochrome laser printer.

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[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 7 points 16 hours ago

With Linux Mint, I haven't had to install any drivers for printers in the last few years. Your mileage may vary.

Remember that you can boot to a Linux Mint USB stick to try it out, and just remove the stick and reboot to go back to Windows, afterwards.