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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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Just install your fav distro and install whatever you need
How is this helpful?
I used more than 10 distros and don't really notice that much difference is my point
Never installed Linux before, don’t have a fav. That’s why I’m asking.
They are mostl all about the same (the major ones).... Different package managers and other differences but basically the same