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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 successfully installed Gentoo for the first time today! (lemmy.world)

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

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Screenshot of QEMU VM showing an ASCII Gentoo Logo + system info

I followed Mental Outlaw's 2019 guide and followed the official handbook to get up-to-date instructions and tailored instructions for my system, the process took about 4 hours however I did go out for a nice walk while my kernel was compiling. Overall I enjoyed the process and learnt a lot about the Linux kernel while doing it.

I'm planning on installing it to my hardware soon, this was to get a feel for the process in a non-destructive way.

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

I remember trying to install gentoo back in 2007... gave up after 3h of endless compiling and came back running to debian

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

It's very different now. Much more smooth. Of course you still configure the system manually. But following the handbook will get you a working system pretty easily.

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

oh, I don't doubt that, all distros I've come across have come a long way since I've began using linux