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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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Can corruption happen by powering off the computer (not properly shutting it down) during balance or scrub of a btrfs volume? (lemmy.ca)

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

Not having “out of the box”

Where did I say it should absolutely work "out of the box?" Compiling your own drivers can be OK too, but obviously less convenient.

All distros are the same,

No they are definitely not, there are huge differences in availability, quality, configuration and age of packaged software. And finally there are differences in security updates. Also the difference in hardware makes a difference in how well it's supported with drivers.

A general problem with Arm is that the GPU is poorly supported, and if you want stable drivers, you have tro use an old kernel.

Your response reeks of propaganda.