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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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VLC is the supreme of all open source projects, you used it in school, college, work and home.

I used it since I was a child and it has never failed on me. It didn't matter what type of file you chucked at it, it would run it.

Do you disagree or agree with VLC being the best media player? What are your thoughts?

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 5 months ago (2 children)

My only comment is I was surprised my work - which uses Windows and has closed source software exclusively - has VLC installed on all workstations and even as the default media player as well. It's a testament to how ubiquitous and approachable VLC is to be included in such a fashion over just Windows Media Player or some other form.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

VLC is literally the savior of Windows

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, though previously you did have k-lite codec pack, and media player classic (i'm talking win 2k / xp days)

VLC did just dominate though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

And winamp for audio.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I loved it but now I've mostly replaced it with AIMP.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Your IT guy knows what's up! Probably a purveyor of the high seas too