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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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How can we make Linux more appealing as "just works"? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Let's say just like for example like MacOS. It's awesome we have so many tools but at the same time lack of some kind of standardization can seem like nothing works and you get overwhelmed. I'm asking for people that want to support Linux or not so tech-savy people.

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[–] [email protected] 34 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What are you even talking about? Anyone can sell a PC with pre-installed Linux. There are already several companies today so just that.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (5 children)

Let me clarify myself

*It's impossible to get big corporate guys attention so they ship Linux by default and it's clearly tested. For now the Valve, System76, Framework and Tuxedo are exception.

Edit: Also I was keeping in mind corporate entity behind OS.

Apple - MacOS
Microsoft - Windows
? - Linux

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I've seen this type of question elsewhere. Why is it an issue?

Standardisation? Corporate Linux? Just like the big boys? Big fish eat little fish.

Careful what you ask for . .

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"It's impossible. Let me list 4 exceptions though"

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Hahaha true 😆

But the scale is too small for now. :/

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The big guys won't sell Linux to consumers because of Microsoft's anticompetitive practices. That's the main thing that's holding back Linux acceptance right now. But if some big player (e.g. Valve) would take the leap, things might get interesting.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Yes exactly.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Dell sells PC's with Linux installed.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not in retail stores though AFAIK

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Correct. I was just touching on the big corporations point since they listed some online only retailers.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

It would be a real leap forward, if Linux PCs were sold in big box stores. Which is why Microsoft will do anything they can to prevent that.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Dell have at times sold laptops with Linux pre installed.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Can you buy a Dell laptop with Linux at a retail store?