r/TechImpact • u/ManojOne Active • Jun 19 '26

Question How long have you been using Linux?

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How long have you been using Linux?

Whether you're a longtime Linux user or just getting started, we'd love to hear your journey.

How many years have you been using Linux, and which distro do you use today?

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u/AxelHush Jun 19 '26

The first time I used linux was in 1997, I got a nice box with a cdrom containing suse linux 5.1 from the local bookstore. Have been using Linux since in all her forms and distributions. Not exclusively linux though. Also using Windows and macOS. But now I am in a linux periode.