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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)

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

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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] 1 points 1 year ago

Try it out the worst that can happen is you install windows when you’re over it.

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

If you can, dual boot with two hard drives. Windows will work when linux doesn’t/you break it. Learn linux, distro hop, figure it out - and you’ll be able to learn at your own pace.

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

You can get a second SSD for less than $30. It can be a good option for dual booting of the computer supports two drive

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

I'd suggest starting with a distro that very user friendly. Pop OS was the distro that made me ditch windows completely. I could also recommend Manjaro, it's almost as user friendly but it has AUR which basically let's you install stuff from github directly if a package isn't available (For example xpadneo is basically a requirement if you use a controller with Bluetooth and it's only in github). I haven't had to open a terminal with Manjaro since the first install.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

https://lemmy.ml/post/511377

This is all you need. Do not disappoint me.

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

You can find answer to most of the questions in google. And there are always people who are willing to help in the internets.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

@qooqie Start with the most user friendly distro TROMjaro. Even my mom computer retarded have no problems of using it.

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