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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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What are the main challenges in Linux adoption for New users, and how can it be addressed? (lemmy.ml)

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

So you want them to provide answers by using magic? If you seek support for any software, open source or otherwise, you'll need to tell them version, build number etc. Why do you think Linux will be any different?

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

Because people can already barely provide this level of information for a Windows device. Most of these words look like technobabble to non-tech-enthusiasts

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Of course the words will be different. They aren't hard words. And they can be answered very easily. In fact, most forums ask to include an output of something like inxi -Fazy with every question, thus eliminating the need for all of these things.

For more niche problems, people might ask for more specific information. But most of the time, they'll tell you exactly what to run to get that information.

You know what's the Windows alternative for this? Most of the time, nothing. You need to reinstall Windows. Mac is similar, except you need to have it replaced. You actually CAN repair Linux. That's the difference.