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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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Trustworthy Linux forums recommendations? (lemmy.org)

submitted 1 day ago by Cekan14@lemmy.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Could you recommend some trusted Linux-related forums? For troubleshooting assitance, discussion and what-not.

Obviously, a good place to start would be your distro's user forum, such as those of Debian, Mint, etc.; as well as your DE's, such as that of KDE. Also, I trust this one here on Lemmy as well.

But, searching on the web, I also came across some generally-focused Linux forums that I wasn't sure were as trustworthy. I mean, perhaps they were, but, being a newbie to this world, I'd rather hear from you guys what places you go when having an issue with your system or things of the like.

Thank you and have a nice Tuesday!

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[–] z3rOR0ne@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Usually your distro's forums are good enough, and even searching not your distro's forums can lead to some insights into your issues/questions.

Otherwise Arch Wiki, Gentoo Wiki, Arch Forums, Gentoo Forums, Debian User Forums, Ask Ubuntu, Linux Questions, Linux Mint Forums, even Manjaro Forums can be helpful. Always do as much search and research you can before asking your question on a forum and mention what you've done already. A lot of the times, your issue has already been raised and already has an answer. If not, ask away and mention what you've done already.

[–] Cekan14@lemmy.org 2 points 19 hours ago

Thank you!