This is why I use Fedora
Instantly works, and I never need to dedicate hours to fixing stuff when something breaks
I mean, the pictures don’t even hint on “broken things” And I don’t care what operating system you use, every single one has the capability to break.
Both good
Hey now, thats not fair…
My chair is black, too.
I love Debian for its stability, but I hate Debian because I can’t get anything to ever work on it properly.
It is stably non-functional 🤡👍
This is a feature to me. I can fix issues and document workarounds, knowing that once it works it will probably continue to work until next release. With rolling or faster moving distros, every day is “I wonder if anything will break today with an update.”
That’s the whole point of stable distros, but people can’t distinguish “stable” from “reliable” so we get comments like “arch is really stable”.
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isn’t it only old people with families?
Hey, I resent that!
(but you’re right)
You’re the best kind of linux users
with arch users because they’re cute nerds
Fedora (users?)
(And yes, I know that’s technically a trilby, shut up)
You’d think but here’s a picture of a Fedora user.
Goat
god
…mom??
Daddy
Well… Same smile.
Nah, we onto shiny crystal psuedo-gems that grow out of mostly granite.
For those like me who had to look it up, Bazzite.
Hehehe!
Gotta continue that FOSS tradition of wacky/obscure names with some kind of esoteric logic behind them.
m’distro
Trilby Enterprise Edition.
Make Linux Great Again.
I am in this picture and I don’t like it.
OMG get out of this picture!
good distro for having a heart attack every six months
What do you mean? Ive upgraded every release since Fedora Core 1.
kernel updates freak me out though to be fair Fedora might have the highest ratio of (# kernel updates) / (# number of previously working but now broken pipelines), especially if you wait a bit after the update. I used to have a non-linux certified laptop and had an especially bad few years around 2022 with ubuntu where every update I waited for something to break and my screen to randomly flicker. Lost atleast three linux comrades (using the same laptop) that year to ios.
I don’t get it (Jesus, What have I started ?)
Arch, a community-driven distro that hostorically required heavy use of the terminal to even install. It presents itself as very sleek and utilitarian (hence plain black girl). Arch users tend toward enthusiasts also commonly in the anime, furry etc. fandoms. Wearers of “Programming socks” almost certainly use arch (hence rainbow girl).
Ubuntu was historically marketed as the distro for everyone. Ready out of the box, polished GUI, media codecs, marketing materials made by someone who got paid to do them (hence rainbow girl). Ubuntu these days is an exceedingly corporate distro, Canonical really wants to be Microsoft. Ubuntu is very commonly used on servers for commercial and enterprise solutions and end-user desktops are vestigial at this point (hence plain black girl).
A lot of arch users are kids fucking with thinkpads ricing up their systems and putting anime wallppapers while not doing anything serious.
Ubuntu is commonly used by researchers and hardware developers who don’t really care about distro as long as it’s linux. The amount of times I saw people use the entire distro with default gnome skin just to launch a terminal to run their black hole simulation, the crypto cracker or some centrifuge control script… I myself am neither but ubuntu has been my go to as well since I usually don’t have time to screw with archinstall, so I just use ubuntu as good starting point and then tweak the internals as I go.
Hmm. They have some surprisingly good documentation and user forums for a bunch of kids just fooling around. Very much unlike Ubuntu. I’ve learned years ago that Arch has good HOWTOs and solutions to common Linux problems that you won’t easily find elsewhere, while you better avoid Ubuntu’s forums unless you want to pick the one correct answer out of hundreds of posts guessing blindly at trivial questions. I have been using Debian for 25 years, so I don’t have a horse in that race, it’s just what I noticed.
I feel like I’m the odd person out, using Arch like most people use Windows. I play games, do taxes, shop online, and do very minimal customizing, mostly just in KDE settings.
It’s a shockingly stable system for how “bleeding edge” it is.
Wait, that’s not what you’re supposed to do?
Arch users have the most whacky, customized computers you can find. Meanwhile arch itself is a small distro with very little features out the box.
Ubuntu as a distro has tons of features out the box but ubuntu users generally just keep the default without adding or using any features.
I think a statistic about how much of your userbase keeps the default config could be a testament to how good your OS is
But that would mean templeOS is the best.
Wait…
I think it is a testament of how bloated it is. I mean, we could get 20 Linux users together, list every package we have collectively installed, and produce a new distro with all of those packages that would serve all 20 of us without needing to add anything else. But our new distro would easily be the largest available, and none of us would use everything we’ve included.
I think the joke is on how people customize the visuals of their distro vs how the distro presents itself.
Arch is hard to install, hard to configure, and hard to use, because it requires cryptic commandline knowledge at every step.
People who use Arch generally know very well what they are doing, so their system works with no issues, which they never forget to mention in every conversation.
Ubuntu is a novice-friendly Linux distribution, but since the majority of it’s users are novices or Windows 11 refugees, they generate a lot of complaints on forums.
I may be crazy but I find Arch a lot easier to use than Ubuntu.
Maybe because it is “zippier”. IDK.
“cryptic command like knowledge” which is mostly acquirable from 2 or 3 minutes reading the wiki.
Idk, I would probably just say it’s more flexible, but less discoverable.
Arch being hard to install and configure hasn’t really been true since
archinstallmatured enough for regular use.But the vibes!
Arch is hard to install, hard to configure,
EndeavorOS supremacy gang rise up
Cachy RAHHHH
Arch is fine, installing it is a good learning experience. After that endeavoros does what I need to and I just have to click next a couple times and get on with my day.
It is a good learning experience, I learned that I don’t want to do that ever again, I just want to click next.
Or we’re just old
Hey, some of us are nyarch users - that’s rainbow on both sides
Some people put so much time and energy in this kind of stuff. Imagine we could harvest this level of motivation from everyone and put it at the service of the sustainable transition, we would have stopped global warming at the +1.5⁰C mark.
The machines perform better with low temperature.
Username checks out.
I don’t think it’s guaranteed we’d do better with global warming, but lack of creative just-for-fun projects would sure make it a colder place.
Ani-cli is the most sophisticated app I seen for linux. It even works on termux and wsl and mac and bsds. Even network-manager doesn’t have the sheer portability ani-cli has.
It’s a commandline anime pirating tool…
I think this is probably a bit more important than global warming
You got to have priorities
I guess killing everybody would work too :)
nyay
I fucking cannot
It gets better:
Packages are always up to date thanks to Arch Linux’s rolling release nature, offering good up to date bugs.
Material UwU is fine, though
I have nobody to share the comedy GOLD with. I am alone with this humorous experience forever cursed to keep it to myself.
Wait it’s REALL??!
It’s actually really funny and impressive. Might want to try it when I won’t be too lazy to install new distro.
Why do I want this?
This is amazing
Wait I can have a vtuber waifu ?! I’m sold. Time to put this on every box I own.
Kali usersjust use debian unstable
Jokes on you. I use Ubuntu with no GUI.
I mean most of my headless servers are running Ubuntu 🤷
The inky blacks of my terminal window match both my apparel and my soul.
Bravo!
Debian: Brunette Debian users: Brunette
What’s the best Linux distro for an easy switch from Windows?
Thank you everyone!! My PC is being left behind by Windows 11.
Gentoo
Unpopular opinion: There is no one “best” distro. I’d recommend you download a few, try them out, see what clicks for you. Nobody knows your use case as well as you do.
I feel like I’m probably the sole one who’s happy with Kubuntu. It’s just Ubuntu with KDE on it.
You’re not the only one. I jumped ship from Win11, hopped around a bit, but settled on Kubuntu early last year. I’m perfectly happy here, and unless they decide to ram degenerate AI down my throat I’m probably not moving.
I’m not helpless with computers, but I am not a power user. I browse, game, watch videos, maintain an old mp3 collection, etc. I don’t really program.
I went with PopOS and it’s been perfectly fine. No issues or complaints to speak of.
Do you want a reliable basic PC? Mint
Are you a non technical gamer? Bazzite
Are you a technical gamer? Cachy os
End of the day your distro is little more then the starting defaults.
Any distro can do anything. With few expections.
But for gaming you can save yourself a LOT of headache using a distro that has all the gaming related fluff preset up out of the box.
I heard Mint and Elementary both mentioned a lot for switchers.
Any reason you recommend mint over it?
Never tried either of them myself so just curious.
Mint is very user-friendly, and can utilize all the handy apps that are packaged for Ubuntu. I don’t really enjoy the default interface of Ubuntu (it feels like a mobile OS in a lot of ways). Mint really does a good job of stripping that down and recreating a basic windows-like experience., while taking advantage of all the compatibility and software support that Ubuntu has.
Mint is great for older hardware performance wise. It’s also one of the most polished distros in terms of things like updates, settings and updates. The Ubuntu/Debian ecosystem is also better supported by 3rd parties than Arch and Red Hat.
Elementary is a lot of the same, but the UI is more for Mac refugees.
It is lagging a bit on the latest gaming support. Thats what bazzite(Fredora) and CachyOS(Arch) are doing very well at the moment. They are a bit heavier on hardware requirements though, but still less than Windows.
What if you want productivity (everyday tasks) + game?
If you everyday tasks include document signing or scanning with a Wifi printer, then maybe steer clear of Bazzite and Kionite and opensuse Aeon/kalpa.
I would go for just normal fedora or opensuse tumbleweed instead.
Mint is also great if you don’t have a “fresh off the production line new hardware”.
Basically every distro ships with office as well as a browser
If you need specific software then just download later like you would on windows
sure
I’m always a bit worried that other distros could have things harder to set up or less stable, that’s why I want to go with mint
They are all perfectly stable if you’re just using it for office stuff and browsing. You only need to worry about stability if you’re gaming or doing tech stuff, like homelabing.
+1 to Mint. It is a very easy transition & you will not have ragerts.
Pros:
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prettier than windows while having a similar interface
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more responsive than windows
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more stable than windows
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zero spyware/bloatware
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basically the same level of software compatibility as windows
Only things that take some research ahead of time or getting used to imo:
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deciding how you want to partition your drives during installation (you can let it automatically do this, but there are reasons to create a different partition structure across drives/have different sized partitions),
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mounting drives. There are GUI tools for this (file explorer for mounting, gparted for formatting), so it really isn’t a big deal, but it is a little more difficult than with Windows and you may need to reformat your drives depending what file format they’re currently in.
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make sure your motherboard/video card/cpu all work well with linux. They should, but just check first.
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note that games requiring kernel level anticheat (aka spyware) won’t work. So if that’s a deal breaker, then dual boot or don’t switch.
+1 mint
I also have a bit higher FPS in some games (both proton and native) but some just don’t run at all
+1 for Mint as a gateway drug.
I started on Mint back in October. My server is still running Mint, because I can’t be arsed with setting everything up on another distro, but my work machine is on KDE Neon. And that isn’t safe.
prettier than windows while having a similar interface
uhh…
more stable than windows
Not if you have multiple screens and want to zoom the interface or something. I remember there was a massive bug with this
basically the same level of software compatibility as windows
Except all Adobe software, video editing software, many windows only software, the full Office suite
So, no, that’s just false
For Adobe, use Winapps.
Thanks, that looks really cool
I have 2 monitors at different resolutions, works fine and my desktop/icon theme/etc is very pretty imo. I do agree that mint out of the box is maybe equally/sliiiightly less pretty than windows - but as soon as you change the shitty default wallpaper it is prettier imo.
That is true about Adobe products. But fuck adobe. And if you need Adobe, then just dual boot.
then just dual boot
I believe it’s the best thing to do. Wasn’t there some problems with dual booting on mint? Something like updating windows wiping grub or similar?
That is something Windows likes to do for funsies sometimes. The distro shouldn’t matter. Separate drives can help avoid it from what I’ve heard though.
Not just windows, most linux distros do it too. People just don’t notice it that much because if you’re using Linux you probably let it handle boot already so nothing gets changed when it overwrites stuff.
I mean yeah, it overwrites itself with the new version when updated. I have not seen a distro that by default overwrites or removes other boot partitions.
That’s what I figured out
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Linux Mint. It’s boring but easy and stable.
If you want something that barely ever changes and works today as its gonna work 5 years from now, then Mint. If you want constant compatibility with the shiniest new stuff, then an atomic fedora distro (Bazzite for gaming, aurora/bluefin for general purpose).
Fedora with KDE
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Fedora is one of the worst option there is to suggest to a windows convert for this very reason.
At least suggest bazzite if your going to shove fedora at a windows user.
Serious new users should stick to mint or cachy. Depending if they are a gamer or not.
Just install them? It’s literally not even a problem.
I don’t even bother with codecs. I just install Haruna for videos and Amberol and it plays everything just fine.
The installer asks if you want to install non free software
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Ah yes, proprietary software, just the “basics” of course. Just install them from the nonfree repo if you want them.
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Literally never once had a problem playing any video in browser, from a variety of sites (social media, streaming services, news sites, file sharing sites, ZERO problems. All videos have played every time.)
Again, just install them if you want them. Nothing is stopping or preventing you from having them, you’re just choosing to complain about something that isn’t even a problem. Users should expect that all the software they want to use comes preinstalled with the OS, including software with EULAs and proprietary licenses that they must agree to, and they’ll never ever need to install a software package? 🙄
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You’re just factually incorrect as both twitch and twitter videos play perfectly out of the box.
What an arduous mountain you’ve created from the molehill of installing a package using a package manager. My eyes can’t roll harder
EDIT: I just checked and adding the nonfree repo and installing the package can even be done entirely from the Discover GUI. It’s literally just a checkbox 🤡 God forbid the user check a box in a GUI, it’ll send them straight back to Windows 😂
it’s not an easy switch then
We’re asking for an easy alternative
There isn’t an OS or distro that doesn’t require you to install the software that you, one specific person in particular, want, sorry.
Mint or Pop
I switched 10 years ago, started on Ubuntu and hated it, switched to ZorinOS and gained understanding, then switched to Mint and found a home. I now recommend Mint to all windows refugees, it’s layed out similar enough to be intuitive and let’s you learn Linux at a comfortable pace.
Tl;Dr - switch to Linux Mint when leaving windows.
I’ve used Ubuntu and multiple flavors of mint. I like bazzite the best. Literally zero problems since I switched.
I second this.
After all the tinkering in Arch, it’s almost boringly stable lol
Linux Mint
Maybe Fedora but it has a bigger learning curve. You also could try Fedora KDE.
That question is like asking which superhero is the strongest in a comic shop. There is an answer, but some people have made their own opinion part of their identity, and are extremely
passionateemotional about it.It’s Linux Mint, by far. Others like Fedora and Pop are solid choices, and things like Arch, Bazzite, or CachyOS have their merits, but Mint offers by far the most uncomplicated, entry-level experience.
distros are like porn
There’s a general consensus, but everyone has their kinks and preferences that bring people near insanity
I made the worst fucking comparison
I’ve seen way more heated and immature arguments about distros than about anything related to porn.
I guess the best comparison is that distros are like religions
Some time ago I answered this question on a post that seems have been deleted but got some good feedback:
The most important decision as a new Linux user is the desktop environment, the most similar desktop environment to the Windows desktop are KDE Plasma and Cinnamon. This means your best options are:
- Linux Mint (Cinnamon): They are the creators of the Cinnamon desktop environment and will be the default on installation.
- Kubuntu (KDE Plasma): This is Ubuntu’s official KDE Plasma flavour, it comes with everything as usual just different desktop.
- Fedora (KDE Edition): Same story as Ubuntu here, only that with Fedora’s own packages and environment.
First I would check if the hardware is compatible (99% of the time is). Then I would check what software you need and/or want and check if it is available at these distros, and get familiar on how to install the software packages (either with their respective app stores or in the command line).
There is a lot to learn but with these distros you can just install, forget and simply keep using them for eternity.
The last and more important tip I have is to not to worry about the sea of options out there, you will not be missing anything huge by picking one or the other. Which is how most of new users feel (I did in my time).
Hope you have a great Linux journey mate!
If all you do is use a browser and game then bazzite is solid.
If you do more stuff then fedora might be the way to go.
I started with popos but since its more on a stable ideology updates to stuff take much longer which is why I started looking around to try all the lingo I’ve heard about on Lemmy like KDE Wayland immutable atomic etc etc
How is KDE Wayland Immutable Atomic? Been meaning to try it.
Fedora Ublue is immutable/atomic and Bazzite is gaming distro built on top of that which has the option to use KDE Wayland as it’s desktop environment
Do you want to game much?
Kubuntu
Pop! OS
Try ZorinOS, very pulled together.
Mint if all you want is all your shit to work. Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) if you also have ideological issues with microsoft’s involvement in the israeli genocide of the Palestinian people
I’m not sure I understand for Linux Mint is tied to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Linux Mint isn’t affiliated with Microsoft. (Not even a little)
it’s not about linux mint, it’s about its base, Ubuntu which also isn’t involved with microsoft, but its parent company, canonical is guilty of providing similar aid as ms does. so if you’re boycotting microsoft, you should boycott canonical, too. thus, LMDE being my recommendation in that case. LMDE is developed by the same people who make Mint. i was never trying to imply they’re the proplem
That makes more sense
Thanks for the explanation. I personally don’t see Linux Mint as supporting Ubuntu since they are independent and not financially tied but I think that comes down to personal choice.
i contribute code back a lot so any distro i use will end up getting free labor from me so it works a little different for me. like you said, it’s a personal choice
What do you mean
Smh just what i’d expect from a Haiku user
/s
Ubuntu users here wanted to go Debian, but also want to live in the current world.
Kubuntu with
--minimal-install(nosnapfuckery) has been my unironic “S-Tier” computing experience in life.Kubuntu slaps
Debian isn’t that far behind. (0-2 years) If you want the latest packages don’t choose Debian.
If you want something newer go for Fedora or maybe even Arch.
Debian testing exists. It’s just not well promoted or publicly presented for that matter. But it’s not really any further behind than Ubuntu.
Also open suse tumbleweed. Is great. When you want something more up to date than fedora. But don’t want large chunks of your operating system to stop functioning randomly on an update like Arch. Because they pushed an intentionally breaking change, but nothing to fix it. And you happened not to read all 1000 change logs for the update, missing the relevant one.
I love Arch, but I wouldn’t touch it for desktop these days. I seriously don’t have the bandwidth to read 1000s of change logs every couple days. On an appliance or server? Sure. Most recently VLC stopped playing mkv files. Why?! A packaging change. Instead of a few large packages/dependencies. They were all broken out granularly. Which is fine. But since you didn’t have all the new packages installed before. All functionality moved to them just went poof. I don’t have enough fingers to count the times this sort of thing has happened over the years. It’s part of why i’m slowly transitioning to tumbleweed on most of my desktop systems from Arch.
Arch definitely has an audience. I think it is very much for those who like to tinker and play with Linux rather than those who want stability.
I personally wouldn’t recommend Debian testing as it has way less packages and slower security updates.
I’ve been on Debian Testing maybe 15 years at this point. It’s great. Though wouldn’t recommend it if you need out of tree drivers or are starting out. If that’s still not close enough to the edge there is always Sid and Franken Debian if you want to mix and match (not recommended, but can be useful).
It’s nice to have your more-up-to-date desktop systems with the same packaging system as your Stable servers.
Edit: and no snaps
junji ito moment
Opposites attract
