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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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Btw, I use Arch (via EndeavourOS*) (lemmy.ml)

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Hopefully this kind of post isn't too tired, but I figure it's my turn:

Finally decided to, after absolutely refusing to upgrade to 11, make the jump from Win10 to Linux! Been hopping around distros a bit and landed on EndeavourOS last night and I'm really enjoying it so far.

It's definitely tinkery and took me like 2 hours just to get my push to talk working in Discord (mostly due to my own lack of knowledge), but I love the level of control of everything you have (was on Pop!_OS before ~~🤮~~, edit: no hate, just wasn't for me!)

There's definitely never been a better time to switch and I'm very excited for when I inevitably brick my shit and come back here for help, so thanks in advance everyone! :)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I've always sworn by Arch builds. Built one up from scratch back in college ten years ago, and this past winter I decided I wanted to try a linux box again. After a bit of distro hopping I settled on CachyOS, but Endeavor caught my eye too.

Shit breaks, but fixing it is a learning experience. Small price to pay in exchange for the customization it offers.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (6 children)

I test-ran EndeavourOS for a future PC and like it. I am a Steam gamer though, so my work's cut out for me in getting it to work on whatever hardware I choose.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Welcome to your GNU/Linux jounery.

Before you distro hop again, take your time exploring the os and terminal it will make installing the real arch linux easier.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

I agree, but I must say that with the Archinstall script it's a breeze nowadays.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week ago (2 children)

EndeavourOS is the real Arch, with some additional repos and some sensible defaults.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 6 days ago (14 children)

Try saying that on the Arch forums and see what they think about that statement.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

No hoping needed anymore once you landed on a Arch base!

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