arclightJun 10, 2023
Linux distro experiment time! I'm currently using Linux Mint and am fairly happy with it. Regardless, I got a new SSD and want to put something different on my aging ThinkPad. Should it be:
Vanilla Debian
43.5%
Arch Linux
28.2%
Something else
28.2%
Poll ended at .
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@arclight

Depends on the need.

If you're looking for something that's bare bones and might be a good learning platform, maybe Arch even thought it's a bit of a "stunt OS". I think OpenBSD might be a good fit in that regard and has the benefit of being easier to install.

If you need a garage/bench/couch/beater laptop then I'd probably just install mint again to leverage your existing knowledge.

Jun 10, 2023 at 10:55pmWeb
Show threadarclightJun 10, 2023
@michaelcoyote It's mainly that I've been using Linux Mint since Ubuntu pulled their Unity-desktop-or-the-highway stunt. Not unhappy with it, just curious if I'm missing something elsewhere. Trying not to get too stuck in a rut.
Show threadDreaming of dad jazz.Jun 10, 2023

@arclight

In that case maybe give Manjaro or PopOS a shot. I've also been considering nixos in a vm

Show threadAlexandre B A Villares 🐍Jun 10, 2023
@michaelcoyote @arclight Manjaro XFCE here...
Show threadDreaming of dad jazz.Jun 10, 2023
@arclight I've been using Mint for about 15 years and I would say that they as a group have been pretty respectful about making the kind of changes that would cause me as an end user a lot of heartache..
Show threadarclightJun 11, 2023
@michaelcoyote My only complaints have been stability from a few years ago but otherwise they have not gratuitously and drastically changed the UI or package format. That's the main reason I stick with them - they've earned some level of trust.