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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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Ubuntu 23.10 break graphical installer for local deb packages (www.omgubuntu.co.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I like finally seeing someone sane in a Linux sub. Am I dreaming? I love Linux but I hate how unapologetically elitist and blind the fanbase is regarding the egregious user-unfriendliness.

"But it works for me!!" - Yeah, Bob, you just spent 25 hours troubleshooting your network drivers and recompiling their kernel module.

"Just choose the distro you want!!!" - Yeah, Alice, you just spent 5 hours researching the various distributions available.

"I never had any problems!!" - Yeah, Kaitleiynn, you have the exact hardware configuration and OS combo that works perfectly.