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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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Btw, I use Arch (via EndeavourOS*) (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by NikkiDimes@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hopefully this kind of post isn't too tired, but I figure it's my turn:

Finally decided to, after absolutely refusing to upgrade to 11, make the jump from Win10 to Linux! Been hopping around distros a bit and landed on EndeavourOS last night and I'm really enjoying it so far.

It's definitely tinkery and took me like 2 hours just to get my push to talk working in Discord (mostly due to my own lack of knowledge), but I love the level of control of everything you have (was on Pop!_OS before ~~🤮~~, edit: no hate, just wasn't for me!)

There's definitely never been a better time to switch and I'm very excited for when I inevitably brick my shit and come back here for help, so thanks in advance everyone! :)

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[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (3 children)

helpful if you want to install arch without endeavor ☞ Archfi and Archdi - Two bash scripts for Arch Linux Installation by OldTechBloke

somebody on lemmy regularly posted videos of OldTechBloke while they're archiving the channel on peertube.

[–] floppybutton@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago

DistroTube has a similar project going as well, DTOS. I'm not sure if it's actually up and available but it looks promising for a similar target audience. https://youtu.be/FA__ScVhGQA

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Interesting. I made the equivalent of this for installing Arch on raspberry pi 5. Maybe I should make them public.

[–] zaphodb2002@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Why use this instead of just archinstall? I've been using Arch for many years but I have used archinstall for at least the last few years and it always goes smoothly.

[–] nfreak@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I've always sworn by Arch builds. Built one up from scratch back in college ten years ago, and this past winter I decided I wanted to try a linux box again. After a bit of distro hopping I settled on CachyOS, but Endeavor caught my eye too.

Shit breaks, but fixing it is a learning experience. Small price to pay in exchange for the customization it offers.

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[–] Lyra_Lycan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago (5 children)

I test-ran EndeavourOS for a future PC and like it. I am a Steam gamer though, so my work's cut out for me in getting it to work on whatever hardware I choose.

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