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|Arranges your windows at the place you want them to be | |Arranges your windows at the place you want them to be | ||
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|Compositor | |[[Compositor]] | ||
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|Collection of stuff that programs use to function. Typically has the ending ''.so''. (on windows this would be ''.dll'') | |Collection of stuff that programs use to function. Typically has the ending ''.so''. (on windows this would be ''.dll'') | ||
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|Terminal | |[[Terminal]] | ||
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|Black window with text. Essentially a different way to operate your system. | |Black window with text. Essentially a different way to operate your system. | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 15 March 2022
You might see some terms you are not familiar with. Here is a collection of some that might help you.
| Term | Abbreviation | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Distro | The "type" of Linux you are using |
| Desktop Environment | DE | How your Linux looks like. Think of the difference between Windows 7, 10, and 11. Unlike on Windows, this can be changed without reinstalling your system. |
| Window Manager | WM | Arranges your windows at the place you want them to be |
| Compositor | Makes visual effects | |
| Package manager | Essential part of your distro, has the purpose of downloading, installing, and removing packages | |
| Package | Program, part of a program, or library | |
| Library | Collection of stuff that programs use to function. Typically has the ending .so. (on windows this would be .dll) | |
| Terminal | Black window with text. Essentially a different way to operate your system. | |
| Display Manager | Draws stuff on the screen. Can be either x.org, or wayland. |