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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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short question by an aspiring user (lemm.ee)

submitted 9 months ago by Rubanski@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hello, apparently hanging out in Lemmy inadvertently makes you thinking about using Linux. I am planning to install Linux Mint cinnamon on an older laptop, which I want to bring to LAN Parties. From what I read I can just format my C:\ windows disk, install Linux via bootable drive and from what I understand, proton is basically included when installing steam after setting up my new Linux OS? Thanks for your comments:)

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[–] Synthead@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Yup! Install Steam (with your package manager!) and play. Nothing to it.

Enjoy!

[–] Rubanski@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Thanks! I make sure to use the package manager, even, as of now, I'm not 100% what that means but I will find out

[–] Diplomjodler@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

It's called Software Manager in Mint. It's in the start menu. It's basically like an app store, but without the surveillance and ads. Just type steam in the search field and click install. Really couldn't be easier.