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what are pros and cons of linux?
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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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I can't think of a single thing I miss. I use Windows for work and it's a relief every evening when I can switch to my Linux desktop.
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Not saying going full time Linux was necessarily easy (I gave up Adobe Lightroom and I can't play some AAA games) but I have no regrets. It was actually easier than I had feared.
It's like diet and exercise: it's not easy to change but you'll feel a lot better in the end.