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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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Why do you use/choose Linux? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by CarlLandry357@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Me, coder, student, cant afford mid range PCs, interested in learning computers, gamer, not professional. What about you guys?

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[–] fozid@feddit.uk 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The whole point of Linux to me is I have complete freedom, choice and control of my pc.

The price you pay is the same though, you have the freedom, choice and control of everything your pc does, and if you do something wrong you can break it.

Windows protects you from yourself by giving you almost no freedom, choice and control. That way you can't break it.

[–] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

and if you do something wrong you can break it.

So happy with timeshift, beautiful and just works, simple and fast

[–] fozid@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, again though, that's a free choice you control. Something you chose to setup.

I personally backup my entire root filesystem to a nas, and update it reasonably regularly. And keep all personal and data files on the nas. Then have a regular automated backup process for the nas.

Many ways to skin a cat as they say. None better than any others, just choices and options. The beauty of Linux 👍

[–] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

Not sure if it was preinstalled or I did it, but it was the first one I tried and it was so simple to use and setup. I don't have the storage to do what you do, though that is a great approach I may look into when the nand prices return to the realm of reason