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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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Btw, I use Debian! (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have used Debian for the past 3 years, who else uses Debian?

Also, what makes you use Debian?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

I use it on every server I set up. Just configure it once and leave it, it works. I love not having to constantly adapt to changes from package updates, since I rely on Debian's index, which is updated quickly only in case of critical security issues.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I am stupid I never thought to use Debian as a server. It got to try it out

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, Debian for services/servers (Raspberry Pi in my case) and Gentoo on the desktop.

But for the not tech-savy family members I've choosen Fedora for them. They need more GUI.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

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