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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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Bother to do what? As you said, when your distro switches you go with it and notice no difference. You don't have to bother to do anything.
yes!
The point of open source is kinda that you have the freedom to do as you will.
The point of packaged distros is so that you don't have to do too much.
Do as you will, brother, do as you will.