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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What distros would you recommend for use on a (non-gaming) Laptop? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Gamer153@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I would prefer something based on Debian, like Ubuntu or PopOS, but I'm open for other suggestions as well, as I'm looking for a distro to daily-drive on my new Framework laptop.

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[–] lp0101@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I know you said you want something Debian-based, but Fedora is my go-to distro for daily driver workstations. Rock solid, has up to date software, and the release upgrade process has never failed me.

[–] Alatain@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (3 children)

So, I know I could just look this up and get answers off google, but for the sake of conversation, why do you prefer Fedora over something like say, Mint?

I have bounced around through several distros (Mint, Ubuntu, Arch, Pop, a bit of Slack), and have always found something in each that could draw me in. What does it for you in Fedora?

[–] lp0101@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Fedora is pretty cutting edge (updating package versions every 6 months), while still being rock solid. The release upgrade is also the most reliable one I've had to deal with - I successfully upgraded an ancient install by 10 versions once.

[–] Alatain@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Gotcha. For those that are happy with the upgrade process and stability of what they are on though, is there anything that makes it more enticing?

I may end up giving it a go just to round out my experience with the various flavors and get some real experience with RPM.

[–] winety@dataterm.digital 1 points 1 year ago

Here are my two eurocents:

Fedora Workstation, the main spin of Fedora which uses Gnome, is a very polished experience. I’d use it, if I were a fan of Gnome.
Fedora Silverblue is an “immutable desktop”, i.e. the operating system is read-only while all user applications isolated from it via flatpaks. It is supposed to make the system more secure, stable, easier to update etc. It’s a cool idea, but I haven’t tried it myself.

Other than that? Not much. As you probably know, most distributions feel pretty much the same, Fedora included.