Yeah I installed that one you’re thinking of.
i have two moods:
stable (for a server): debian
rolling release (for gaming): arch
Arch BTW
I recently switched from Linux Mint to Ubuntu Studio. Both are fantastic and intuitive. Ubuntu Studio just has more of the Linux audio configuration worked out by default.
Start out with Linux Mint, it’s a debian/ubuntu based distro which has massive support online and is less likely to break during an update, then when you get use to using linux you can make a more personal decision for which distro suits you best.
less likely to break during an update
In my experience, Ubuntu and Debian are by far the most likely to break during an upgrade
I switched to Linux last year and in comfortably settled into Arch and now I’m to interested in it to try other distros even though I’m very curious to try…
It’s super easy to start a VM to try.
Just install
qemu(and optionally enable KVM), then to run eg. Ubuntu installer:qemu-system-x86_64 \ -enable-kvm \ -m 2G \ -cpu host \ -smp 2 \ -cdrom /path/to/ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso \ -hda ubuntu-disk.qcow2 \ -boot d \ -vga virtio \ -display gtkAfter you install it, run the VM:
qemu-system-x86_64 \ -enable-kvm \ -m 2G \ -cpu host \ -smp 2 \ -hda ubuntu-disk.qcow2 \ -boot c \ -vga virtio \ -display gtkOr use libvirt, like a layer on top to make things much simpler. I use
virt-managerfor GUI andvirshon command line.Oh my goodness, thank you so much this. I’m gonna tinker with it this weekend :)
And when in doubt, just check the Arch wiki, it’s a gold mine
According to a survey of the Linux community, the best distro is always not the one that you picked.
Debian.
Too old 😵
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I have used quite a few, but my longest used ones, in order, are ZorinOS, Linux Mint, KDE Neon, and now Bazzite.
I’d only shoot recommendations once I hear your use case, experience, and willingness to learn
Surprised I had to scroll so far to see ZorinOS mentioned. I love it, and it’s pretty user friendly for people new to Linux
Obviously we all have our own opinions and good for us but it’s fairly obvious that if you’re using something that’s been around for 10 or 20 years it’s probably gonna be okay. So good for you. The Super New Disros are ones where you probably want to pay more attention before adopting them. But some of them are pretty good too, I would imagine.
Uwuntu is better than your OS.
Nyarch is better than Uwuntu
Debian for my workstation desktops, servers, etc, anything that’s stable.
Arch for playing around with new toys/features.
Debian is what you get if “dad getting off the couch noise” was a Linux distro.
https://socially.drinkingatmy.computer/objects/4df5b6b4-102f-4854-8721-480d56380e0c
I dual boot Arch and Arch, and I run an Arch hypervisor as well as an Arch vm in each Arch instance.
I triple boot. Pffh.
this guy arches
So what I’m hearing is that you’re a big fan of Windows 11…
Yo dawg…
Do you use arch containers in the arch VMs?
I am vaguely aware of Arch.
I just want it to work and not spy on me. It’s not part of my self-image, I don’t even own a Tux shirt. It’s just a tool.
I run Mint. It works. I’m happy.
