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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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[–] Konlanx@feddit.de 4 points 2 years ago (7 children)

Maybe I can just post here and get a good explanation?

I have been using PopOS for a while now and I am super happy with it, but last time it tried to switch from Gnome to KDE I ended up with a black screen after boot and had to reinstall from scratch.

Does anyone have a good writeup on how to do it properly?

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[–] AMillionNames@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I used to use Linux exclusively, but I eventually gave in to the appeal of Windows. I'm just too into gaming, even with all the advancements Steam and Proton are bringing into Linux. The main difference I've had is which OS type hosts which OS type.

[–] Promethilaus@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

I managed to get it to work for me with a bit of tinkering

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[–] frippa@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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