Samuel StidhamJan 31, 2025

I'm really considering switching from Pop!_OS to Arch/Garuda Linux. I need a newer version of GTK, but Pop!_OS is stuck on an older version, which is a blocker for me. I really like Arch/Garuda a lot—the rolling upgrades are a big advantage compared to being stuck on ancient versions of packages. That said, switching OSes is a huge commitment, looking at 1-3 days to get everything set up. I could take a day or two to write a script and let it do the work.

#Linux #ArchLinux #GarudaLinux #GTK #RollingRelease #FOSS #Tech #popos

Show threadZeStig    
@dqfan2012 check out #nixos - you're totally free to mix-n-match stable and unstable packages. It's got a bit of a learning curve, but it's been a blast since I switched.
Feb 1, 2025 at 7:21amWeb
Show threadSamuel StidhamFeb 1, 2025

@zstg thanks! I would love to use and learn Nix. I've already moved away from Pop!_OS to Garuda. So far, my experience with it is going well. I wanted to get back up and running quickly to continue working on my first game.

I'll probably install Nix in a VM so that I can get more familiar with it. I may like it enough to switch to it one day.