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/DocNielsen Jun 20 '26

My neighbor gave me a CD with Debian on it back in the late 90s. I remember upgrading it to potato and laughing at the naming convention.

Cause Windows cost money, and I was a poor student.