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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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Why is Linux so frustrating for some people? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by leninmummy@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Don't get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I'm working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There's always software I can't use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages... last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.

I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?

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[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Honestly, I wouldn't mind being more knowledgeable about cars. I'm just afraid to touch anything, because I figure I'll break it and incur a massive bill to replace whatever part I broke. PC operating systems carry no such risk; you can give up on whatever you're trying and reinstall your old OS at any time without paying anyone anything.

Even PC hardware isn't that risky to tinker with. It's an order of magnitude cheaper than a car; lots of people have old, obsolete, but perfectly functional PCs lying around that they'd like taken off their hands; most components are within easy reach; and the component that isn't within easy reach (the power supply unit) is pretty tough to break.