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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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Anytime someone new ask for recommendation, I'd give Linux Mint.
also this, start small with mint, and you can test other distros that people show here
also, start with dual boot/VM, it's a different OS, keep windows there for when you need it
Yes! It's good to start with something that's beginner friendly to maintain sanity and good expectation.
A lot of potential novices would be repulsed if the first tutorial they'd see requires extensive use of command line.