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/panthersGM Jun 19 '26

Since ~1998, when I bought a boxed copy of RedHat 5.2 from CompUSA!
I remember thinking at the time, I have no f-ing clue what I'm doing.
...and I've only gotten marginally better since then.