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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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I need a distro that can work right out the box without too much hassle to configure it, which one would you recommend? (lemm.ee)

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Thx in advice.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Linux Mint is basically Ubuntu without snaps. Flatpak is available for that sort of thing where necessary.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

That's why I upvoted Mint, it's an excellent choice as a first Linux. My mom used it without much Linux knowledge