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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 isn't there a Windows community? Is Linux winning? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by CarlLandry357@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hows the cheap people's activation problem? lol

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[–] baller_w@lemmy.zip 5 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I’ve been using both for about 20 years. I can honestly say most people can and should use both.

I just wiped a trash celeron pc that ran windows awful. I put Ubuntu 24 LTS on it and it screams. Took about an hour.

If you have old hardware that you want to extend the life of or repurpose, consider Linux before buying something new.

[–] friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 13 points 17 hours ago (4 children)

I don't understand. Why should people run windows?

[–] baller_w@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 hours ago

Most of the corporate world runs mixed operating system environments. If you plan on working at a company, and will use a computer, chances are it’ll be Windows. Being able to use both is an advantage. In my 25 year IT career across all spectrum of industry, more Windows is used and Linux is niche. But the Linux users typically really know their shit. There’s a lot of skills carryover between the two operating systems. I could get into specifics if desired.

[–] workgood@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 10 hours ago

bec its easy to use,and has all software without "fixes" (wine). atleast those are my reasons for not using linux

[–] netvor@lemmy.world 10 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

because they want to see ads in their start menu, send their pictures to some MS servers and have their notepad.exe crawl and crash because of AI.

you know, all the fun stuf...

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 5 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

Also if they want malware infections through notepad.exe - I can probably accomplish that on Linux with Wine, but it would take more effort.

Edit: I might give up and just send the Malware author a few bucks, out of pity.

[–] dil@lemmy.zip 1 points 16 hours ago

Or I want the hardware/software I paid for to work

[–] Hadriscus@jlai.lu 4 points 16 hours ago

There's a variety of reasons. I run Windows because my hardware doesn't work on any Linux I tried. I don't like it, but I don't really have a choice