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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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Former distrohoppers, where did you settle down? (lemm.ee)

submitted 10 months ago by tet@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Which one(s) and why?

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[–] SuitedUpDev@feddit.nl 4 points 10 months ago

Debian Woody > Red Hat 7.0 > Slackware 9.0 > Slackware 10 > Debian > Ubuntu > Mac OS > Ubuntu > Arch.

At least for desktops and laptops.

For servers I'm still primarily running Debian (and one instance I'm running Arch).

The reason why I settled on Arch is primarily because the combination of bleeding edge and being stable enough for daily driving it. The AUR also adds sooo much, that there is nothing I really don't need to manually install anymore.

For servers, I basically want a rock stable system. Hence why I've chosen Debian Stable.