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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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How can we make Linux more appealing as "just works"? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Let's say just like for example like MacOS. It's awesome we have so many tools but at the same time lack of some kind of standardization can seem like nothing works and you get overwhelmed. I'm asking for people that want to support Linux or not so tech-savy people.

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[–] [email protected] 139 points 1 month ago (10 children)

Look at the Steam Deck as an example:

Linux is preinstalled
Integrated hardware and software
Immutable OS that is very hard to bork
UI is Windows-like which is familiar to the target market
Good value for the price
Offered by a well-known and well-liked brand
Marketed and advertised to the target market

We need more Linux devices like this to gain market share.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

System76 is doing that these days. They put extra hardware support for their Linux distro TuxedoOS and I've heard good things.

Edit: System76 make PopOS and Tuxedo computers make TuxedoOS

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think you meant Pop!_OS (is developed by System76). TuxedoOS is developed by Tuxedo Computers, which is a European Linux focused hardware company.

That said, the point stands... there are hardware companies making Linux supported devices.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Sorry, I mixed those up. Thanks for the correction

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