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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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Zorin OS 17.1 Is Released (blog.zorin.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Amazing distro for linux beginners and students!

Used it when I first began my linux journey and in my opinion looks more modern / better than default cinnamon.

Unfortunately I grew out of it and moved to fedora because I like their twice a year update model.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago

I forgot all about Zorin. They’re doing well it seems.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Ah, I remember Zorin. It was my first distro. I eventually moved on to Debian and Trisquel, though.

This is an excellent starting point for new converts, but if you want a more "Windows-esque" experience, I'd recommend Kubuntu or KDE Neon (Plasma is the most Windows-like DE in my opinion).

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago

Neon is bleeding edge showcase for Plasma, might not be good for beginners.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Hey it's the first time I'm hearing about trisquel. Explain a bit more

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Trisquel GNU/Linux is an Ubuntu fork that is famous for having no proprietary software whatsoever*. It's the distro that Richard Stallman uses.

Trisquel uses a modified version of the Linux kernel that is completely devoid of binary blobs. However, as a side effect, some things like WiFi may not work, so you'll have to buy an FSF-certified USB dongle, or use Ethernet.

*Of course, there's nothing stopping you from installing closed-source software on Trisquel (but why would you want to do that?). And Debian by default ships with 100% FLOSS.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Debian by default ships with 100% FLOSS.

Not anymore. The default installation doesn't use the Linux-libre kernel and enables non-free firmware.