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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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Which distro do you believe deserves more recognition? (lemmy.world)

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For me it's PeppermintOS.

I started my Linux adventure a few years ago, and haven't owned a Windows PC since.

I currently use Arch on my main rig, and I wanted to install Linux on two old laptops that I found laying around in my house

I then remembered the first distro I ever used, which is PeppermintOS, and I was amazed at the latest updates they released.

They even have a mini ISO now to do a net-install with no bloat, with a Debian or Devuan base.

Sadly, I believe the founder passed away a few years ago, which is why I was really happy to see the continuation of this amazing project.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why does it seem like half the posts on here have the sole intention of having me shill Garuda Linux? Refer to my older comments on why I think it is the best rolling release distro.

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[–] Andy 1 points 1 year ago

I don't think it's mentioned here yet: Siduction

More well known but less common as a desktop: Alpine

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Gnuinos or Trisquel - Trisquel cos its clean and just works. Gnuinos cos its interesting, Devuan based and just fast.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

temple os

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