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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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[–] Vorter@lemmy.zip 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Best: depends on needs and usecases. Obviously, the majority will name the distro they use here, because if they would think another distro is better they would switch.

Worst: either Pop_OS (the most pointless, with the killer feature of "nvidia blob out of the box", saving literally one command after installation), or Fedora (RedHat + too unstable + and too much RedHat new experimental shit being tested). Sorry for those who like those distros, but that's my opinion.

[–] j4yt33@feddit.de 0 points 10 months ago

I've been looking at Pop! OS recently because I want to start using Linux again but I feel like it's a standard Ubuntu-based distro with a few things preinstalled. How's that different to any other distro with GNOME UI after I install the same packages?

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Best: anything active, healthy and nice

Worst: Amazonlinux, ChromeOS, just every capitalist bullshit.

[–] quantenzitrone@feddit.de 0 points 10 months ago

the right answer

[–] banazir@lemmy.ml 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Distros are really not all that different. Just use whatever.

But Android is worst.

[–] FutileRecipe@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

But Android is worst.

Depends on what you're looking for...and what you mean by "Android." As in solely AOSP? Or any of the derivatives to include OEM ones? If done right, Android can be more secure than desktop OS, so it actually might be the best distro, depending on what you're looking for.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 0 points 10 months ago

OEM Android is truly malware