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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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Why does Arch seem to have a cult like following? (reddthat.com)

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Also why does everyone seem to hate on Ubuntu?

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[–] [email protected] 48 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (2 children)

I like arch because:

it is rolling release and I like having up to date software and not having to deal with distro upgrades breaking things
it is community run and not beholden to a company
packages are mostly unmodified from their upstream
the wiki and forums are the best of any distro

[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

the wiki ~~and forums~~ are the best of any distro

If you don't participate in it that is.
If you veer only a little off of their strict rules,
then Arch forum will ban you and they won't allow you to even read the forum.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

 :: Searching AUR for notes...

 -> Missing AUR Packages: SideNote

 there is nothing to read