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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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Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's how (www.zdnet.com)

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Clickbaity title on the original article, but I think this is the most important point to consider from it:

After getting to 1% in approximately 2011, it took about a decade to double that to 2%. The jump from 2% to 3% took just over two years, and 3% to 4% took less than a year.

Get the picture? The Linux desktop is growing, and it's growing fast.

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[–] neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I never got gnome, it’s like macOS, but I never enjoyed using it even after being a Mac user.

Plasma and cinnamon are my top desktop recommendations.

[–] somenonewho@feddit.org 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well as someone who's been using gnome since about 3.10 I might be able to explain my view:
Before that I've used plasma and Unity and a whole lot of Mate but then I started using Gnome for a pretty and smooth experience right out of the Box.
Now I've simply been using it for so long that it's muscle memory all the way.
I don't agree with everything the gnome devs decide and I definitely am annoyed that I have to use extension for small things that should just be a toogle in the settings but I've realized some time ago that if I did switch to plasma I would use all the customizability to make it work like Gnome ... so I stay on Gnome.

[–] freeman@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Short question because thats what made me swap to KDE: How do you quickly open an app, without navigating through the categories with your mouse?

Now make me look stupid :D

[–] somenonewho@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I never use the "App Menu" on my laptop I don't even have any favorites.

I hit the super button (windows key) to open the app overview and type the first few letters and hit enter.

So e.g. SUPER fi Enter Firefox opens with just 4 key strokes in 1 second

[–] freeman@feddit.org 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

I instinctively do that as well, on Windows, Cinnamon and Plasma and it didnt work on Gnome, Superkey opened the Startmenu but then typing didnt search. Thats what I wanted to ask, if I miss something obvious or if Gnome doesnt offer that feature out of the box.

Debian probably changed the Key for the Spotlight-like search.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

It depends on the version of gnome/distro but typically the windows key opens a spotlight-esque search box that also has recent and commonly used apps which you can click without typing. I think some distros may change that shortcut key