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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).

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Linux and RISC-V by 2030 (lemmy.ml)

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

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I'm planning to switch to RISC-V by 2030, and since this is new to me (I’m an old AMD64 (and i386) veteran), I wanted to ask what your thoughts and predictions are regarding performance, stability, and usability as a creator of all kinds of content, whether it’s music, movies, 3D, or watching cat videos on YouTube. I’m also planning to buy a new, fresh computer, maybe a laptop from around 2027/2028. Is that a good idea, or am I biting off more than I can chew? To sum up, I’m asking for your opinions, advice, warnings, and thoughts. Feel free to write not only answers to my questions but anything you consider important in the context of the RISC-V and Linux marriage in the near future

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[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

is this the nuclear fusion by 2020 of our generation?

[–] digital_descartes@lemmy.ml 1 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

What do you mean?

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

it was kind of a meme for a while in the 2000s that fusion energy was always right around the corner but never actually came. risc-v feels about like that atm.

[–] digital_descartes@lemmy.ml 1 points 6 hours ago

Okay now I understand, thank you for explanation :)