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what other linux distros should i try? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 9 months ago by Lenom@lemmygrad.ml to c/leftistunix@lemmygrad.ml

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as much i am enjoying pop!_os and used linux mint, i also like to explore other distros.

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[–] whoami@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 7 months ago

Guix, slackware, void, PCLinuxOS, vanilla debian

Non linux: FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, HaikuOS

[–] GrainEater@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 9 months ago

if you want an interesting distro to mess around with, you can try Guix or NixOS

[–] polskilumalo@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 9 months ago

If you want something solid you can depend on, especially when you forget to update and don't really need the newest features, Debian will carry that need. I love that distro and it's good to have installed as a backup tool even if you don't think it's a good main choice for you.

[–] kurumin@linux.community 1 points 9 months ago

arch

[–] Allero@lemmy.today 1 points 7 months ago

Something simple to the tune of pop!_os and linux mint - Manjaro

No fuss, just great experience and freedom - Debian

[–] neeshie@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I like endeavor os. It's a pretty easy way to get started with arch and it comes with some cool space theming.

[–] muad_dibber@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 9 months ago

This ones my favorite too. Basically just a pretty installer for arch, that helps you pick a desktop.

[–] kariboka@bolha.forum 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I love garuda. Zen kernel is god sent.

[–] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

What does zen kernel do?

[–] olgas_husband@lemmygrad.ml -1 points 9 months ago

it is a optimized version made by a group of kernel hackers, according to phoronix the stable arch kernel is thr best, it performed better in most situations, so it is the specific use kinda of thing.

if u want want to delve into custom kernels and optimization i think you should try your luck compiling your own kernel, where you can weed out parts you don't need, apply some optimizations confings and compile to target your cpu exact model