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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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Microsoft’s latest security update has ruined dual-boot Windows and Linux PCs (www.theverge.com)

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

I'd only use windows for gaming really, wouldn't running it in a VM be less optimal in that vase? In terms of performance of windows and playing fames within the VM.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Really depends on the virtualization technology, hardware, configuration and game. Not a gamer myself.

Gaming on linux has come a long way in recent years though, in no small part thanks to Steam.