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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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A Sombre Goodbye To Linux (kevq.uk)

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I recently wrote about why I think complaints about the stability of Windows are unfounded. Since then, I’ve actually said goodbye to Linux on all my machines and I now run Windows 10 exclusively. Here’s why…

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 years ago

Sometimes I just want to get something done and not fuss with it.

The right tool for the right job :)

I recently had lots of problems with Docker on Windows while developing a Python application running in a Docker container. Once I copied the exact same repository onto a Linux machine, some of the issues (race conditions, certificate trust issues) just went away.

Anecdotal, sure, but most of the decisions for or against an OS are anecdotal. I'm just sad I'm stuck with Windows currently, because it seriously impairs my productivity.