That Is Not a Linux Distro. It Is a Config
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The author argues that some projects claiming to be new Linux distributions are merely custom configurations of existing distributions, sparking a discussion about the nature of Linux distributions and customization.
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tjadey
4 months ago
hi, i'm the writer of the article, please feel free to ask questions if you have any
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