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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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XBPS has spoiled me - advice needed. (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by Charlatan@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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One of the few things that differentiates the major distros is the package manager. I've been running void on my laptop for the last 3 years and love it. XBPS is super fast and easy to use. It has never left me with a broken system either. That said, I've got the itch to switch.

I am looking at rolling / up to date distros. I'm inclined to use CLI when available.

I've been considering Opensuse, but last time I used zypper it was painfully slow. Has it gotten any better?

I was thinking of trying Alpine, how is APK?

Not interested in *butu, but apt seemed okay.

What's your favorite and how does it behave?

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[–] iopq@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're going to be impressed with NixOS. You might still hate it because of the learning curve, but it offers you the ability to have both stable and nightly packages in one system.

If you mess something up, you can just boot into the previous configuration.

[–] Charlatan@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know, so cool. I am open to learning, but I am not sure I am in for that depth of education :)

[–] mvirts@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Really nixos just needs a better wiki 😹

[–] Laser@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

NixOS' issue isn't mainly the wiki, but rather general documentation.

Still love it though but I always go through nixpkgs to look up stuff.