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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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Best chipset for Linux laptop, Intel or AMD? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 years ago by YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I’m considering picking up a cheapish laptop for development, with the intent of installing Linux on it. Typically it’ll be Java development or other stuff in docket containers. Is there a best chipset to pick for Linux or are they pretty much identical these days?

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[–] infinitevalence@discuss.online 49 points 2 years ago

Depends on your goals but right now AMD is eating high end thin and lights for dinner. Their new APUs are more powerful, more efficient, and have better graphics than anything from Intel.

But Intel is also still good and very available with more choices and lower cost due to the higher demand for AMD.

Both are great Linux choices, but ARM/Apple are currently not great for desktop.