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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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What is the most opinionated linux distro? (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 year ago by TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/550905

Basically, which linux distro is the best for a non-power user? Someone who wants to be able to get up and running without having to learn how to manage the OS using the cli.

Quick example: When I install a new OS, the first thing I want to do is install Brave. That should be as easy as "click on this thing, type in brave, select Brave, install."

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[–] marmalade@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Good ‘nuff.

I was probably saltier than I needed to be but I hate it when people just say shit, and it becomes a n unquestioned truth.

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

As others have said, Ubuntu is great for non-technical users. The only issue I could forsee is drivers. Apt loves to brick itself after 1 mistake. Since apt lags behind it may not support new hardware, forcing you to download drivers elsewhere, which is a recipe for disaster.

[–] allywilson@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

apt doesnt lag behind. The software packagers for whatever software you're looking for are lagging behind.

[–] DudeWithaTwist@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Drivers are packaged with the kernel. The kernel doesn't update between Ubuntu and Debian major releases.

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[–] Nomecks@kbin.social -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sure you could always "curl | sudo bash" your way to a one click install of practically anything involving Linux.

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