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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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Is linux good for someone tech illererate. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Now i've been considering moving to linux. I don't have much of a history using a computer and find it tougher to use than my phone. But I also really appreciate the foss movement. I've currently got an old laptop running windows 11 I think and it would prolly speed up with linux too. But I'm afraid I'd fuck smth up trying to download linux, understand it or while using it. Is it worth switching and how different is it to a windows experience.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Not really, to be honest.

I think Linux has come a long, long way. But unfortunately, "tech illiterate" has become much, much more illiterate.

It feels like Linux will forever be stuck in this 'just behind' mentality because companies like Apple and even Microsoft can funnel so many resources into making sure their distribution ;) is user-friendly.

That said, I think Microsoft sees the writing on the wall and is ducking out. Apple has no reason to. Their designers, unfortunately, are on point.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Except for most "tech illiterate" people, they just need a browser...

...which works identically in Linux and Windows. With the bonus of not running random exe files.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago

Uhh, no. Tech illiterate people might spend most of their time in a browser, but it's not all most of them need.

Thinking otherwise is just being out of touch with reality.