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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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What's your current favorite distro that isn't Arch, Debian or Fedora? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by const_void@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm wondering what the current favorite distros are besides the most popular ones like Arch, Debian and Fedora.

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[–] Truck_kun@beehaw.org 6 points 10 months ago

I get that there are a lot of novel are cool distros out there, but I just stick with Debian (or one of the other well known distros that have been around for decades).

I do it because from a security standpoint, they have my trust. Maybe in 10-20 years with a good reputation and history, but it's not there.