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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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"Posts must be relevant to operating systems running the Linux kernel. GNU/Linux or otherwise." I guess you could argue that mentioning linux counts? Have you tried any distros yet? I'd recommend just downloading some onto a live USB and seeing what you like!
So Android definitely counts.
So does Windows, with WSL.
I used to dual boot pop os and windows, but stopped once I had too many issues trying to run non Linux native software trough wine. Once I'll get my workflow Linux ready, I think I'll use some distro with KDE
Yeah getting wine prefixes setup is a pain in the ass but normally once you find out the right settings for something it's fairly stable (as long as the app you're running doesn't update without your consent or something). Often the WineHQ's application database has some tips on what works for an app