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this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2023
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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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Hey, if you're comfortable and happy with Windows, and don't feel the need to switch, then don't feel pressured. If you want to try Linux for fun, try a distro like Arch, that gives you a lot of control and a lot to play with.
While I personally am a big fan of Arch, it's absolutely not for beginners.
I’d argue it’s perfectly fine for beginners with time and desire to learn. The Arch Wiki is a great resource.
EndeavorOS is more beginner friendly and still an Arch based distro.
What is a beginner? Somebody who wants to install and never tinker with the system again? Those users should not try ANY linux in my opinion. But if you are willing to learn and check resources in the internet on how to solve problems, what better place than the best online linux documentation EVER?
I started with Arch. It's a great beginner distro.
I started with Ubuntu and settled on Arch.
No, its great for begginers that want to understand their OS, are curious and have technical background, don't be crazy