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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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Alright fine I admit it, I want to learn Linux (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by TimewornTraveler@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm just so sick of Microsoft and Google. But there's two things holding me back:

I wanna play Steam games on my PC
I am just an amateur hobbyist, not a tech wizard

Is there any hope for me?

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[–] howler@lemmy.zip 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

You have received tons of useful responses, so I will not add more, except to tell you that the change is extremely worth it, easier than it seems and extremely entertaining.

I personally use Kubuntu (I love the KDE environment) and sometimes play Steam games by using Proton.

Good luck on your Linux journey!

[–] TimewornTraveler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 hours ago

thanks! right now the primary obstacle is arranging adequate backup before maling my first attempt.

I have a laptop with Win 11 for troubleshooting so I'm not worried about that. and I have most of my stuff on externals, so there's not much to backup. I just gotta figure out a good way to back up my C drive and a plan for reverting if necessary!