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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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Hello, I’m going to be getting a new computer soon and have thought about linux. Questions inside (lemmy.world)

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With the new computer and the newer Microsoft Windows updates they have really jam packed their OS with bloat and spyware. That being said I have no idea what I’m doing with Linux, need help with where to start.? What are some general tips? I understand there’s a lot of prebuilt Linux distributions or something what are some first timer friendly ones? Really any help is appreciated because the biggest barrier to entry is the perceived difficulty of actually doing it.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's been a few years, but I really liked Linux Mint and Xfce. The former is more friendly for beginners. But XFCE is responsive...like...you click and the computer responds immediately. It feels like the computer is really yours. Don't get me wrong, though, Linux Mint is really responsive, too, particularly in comparison to Windows.

You can always try them out, too, before you commit with your current computer. In the past, I've used VirtualBox to virtualize Mint/Xfce. Here's a tutorial. It sounds fancy, but it's pretty easy.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Why not both? My daily driver is Linux Mint with XFCE as my DE.

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