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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).

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[–] vlad76@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But someone has to install it on the laptop and put in on the store shelf. And I'd love to see that happen. It just hasn't yet. Not enough.

[–] authed@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are many available but unfortunately they are usually more expensive for thee same hardware

[–] vlad76@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Which makes no material sense, but makes sense when you remember what a monopoly Windows has.

[–] authed@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Not sure that explains it

[–] GiantBasil@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, is not super common for sure, but Dell sure sell the same laptops with Ubuntu pre installed, they're a bit cheaper too. At least in here South america they do, pretty much every single computer they sell has a Linux option from the box.

But I also can't think of any other big brands that also do that, so you have a point, Asus and Acer have some models, but they're harder to find, even online.

[–] vlad76@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 1 year ago

It's a future I wish for, but I'm not seeing it.