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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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change my mind: Ubuntu does the same thing as Android (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by 01adrianrdgz@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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both Linux operating systems have 1. A friendly user interface, 2. A hidden terminal, and 3. A locked down root user, to avoid dangerous actions!! Why do people seem to dislike Android when Ubuntu is similar to it??

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[–] terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 10 months ago

Ubuntus terminal isn't really hidden. The root user not being usable (heavily advised against) is a good thing for almost all situations (something I wish windows would also do by default).

Android is built entirely for mobile devices. Ya sure you CAN get it running on other devices, but why?

Friendly interfaces, is subjective tbh. I think I get where you're coming from.