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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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[–] Matty_r 20 points 7 months ago (1 children)

My vote is Linux Mint. I had installed it on a family members laptop and have been going strong for years without fault.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (3 children)

What do you think of Ubuntu compared to Mint?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

I came here to +1 Mint

I've installed it on 3 laptops for different family groups and had 0 problems with either the laptops or the family using them

To clarify that - with Ubuntu the UI was just a tiny step too different (than Win XP) for them to feel comfortable using... with Mint, no problems.

The laptops vary, but 1 is ~12 yr old, another is new (well, 3 yr old now), but Mint was installed to dual-boot Win 10 when new.

I use Arch btw

[–] Matty_r 3 points 7 months ago

I think Ubuntu is a solid contender for sure. I had a couple bad experiences with some updates (nothing significant) which didn't really inspire confidence for me to be able to set it up once and never need any real maintenance on my behalf.

Don't get me wrong, if I was using the laptop and it had Ubuntu I'd be ok with it because I'm comfortable with Linux. But for a set and (mostly) forget install, I chose Mint.