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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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Those who've switched to Linux in the last year, how is it going? (discuss.online)

submitted 4 days ago by kiol@discuss.online to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34247715

Curious on the experiences of those recently migrating to Linux from Windows 10, Intel-based MacOS, etc. How is it being on Linux? Anything surprise or frustrate you?

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[–] Svenni@feddit.dk 1 points 5 hours ago

I started usung mint on my home desktop in April 2025, completely wiping windows. Was a fun experience and here in 2026 I got the confidence to daily drive Linux on my work computer as well.

I'm using omarchy and loving it. It has been a great learning process and I feel like using my own computer is fun again. There are a lot of great programs on Linux as well.