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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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Nvidia Optimus - OpenSUSE or EndeavourOS (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by TheKarion@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I've had very good experiences with both but wanted to give debian a try, after accepting that it's nvidia drivers and Optimus support suck, I need to decide whether to use EndeavourOS or OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, not using base arch because I don't want to go through the install hassle.

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[–] Itsamelemmy@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago

I just installed Debian 12 on an Optimus laptop and had no issues. Well none that I can blame on Debian. Somehow secure boot got re-enabled which blocks the Nvidia drivers from loading. But once I figured that out drivers installed great, and not having any problems. Worth a try since you say you want to try Debian.