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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 choice of Linux distribution matters (lemmy.ml)

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

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I see often people say that the distro you are using doesn't matter. One can turn any distro into another. And I do not agree with that. If that was true, why do we even have so many distributions? I always said, if distros don't matter...

... why distro hop?
... why don't you use Ubuntu then?
... why don't you recommend Archlinux to a newcomer?
... why don't you use Kali Linux as a server?
... why don't you use Batocera or SteamOS as your daily driver?
... why do you trust a community distro more than a corporate distro? (or vice versa)

I don't think that distros only matter to newcomers. Maybe it matters for experienced users even more.

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[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Who says that?

I think recommending archlinux as a first distro is fine if the person is so inclined. (CS students)

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Who says that?

You with your next sentence.

if the person is so inclined

That means it does not fit everyone. So you agree with me, that the distribution matters. As long as there are reasons to choose one over another, it matters.

[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

learn to read

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

Doesn't matter if you come with that attitude.