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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).

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[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 86 points 5 months ago (2 children)

It's the GUI software manager, I think the LM developers should get a pass at curating selections for users who wouldn't know any better.

I personally think they can make it a total non-issue if they put in "some unverified results hidden, see settings to change".

[–] SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 months ago

Exactly. Linux mint is one of the few distros that really follow through that their users may not be proficient.

It's why it's my business distro of choice.

[–] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net -1 points 5 months ago

Meanwhile they offer a deb repo for Spotify...