Too Many Linux Distributions?

Edward78 · 28 Sep 2021 at 15:51

So true, choice is good, but 300+ is a bit much. Plus it can confuse the crap out of people coming from Windows.

Edward78 · 30 Sep 2021 at 04:52

Bluecube said:
If I need a Linux install for anything then I download Mint. I suspect most folks will act similarly unless they’re have a specialist function in mind such as security pentesting or privacy. The many smaller distros are fun and often provide alternative GUIs or ways of working however no one is forcing anyone to download them! Someone moving from Windows to Linux will do a quick Google and end up on Mint or Ubuntu or perhaps PopOS, and that’s no bad thing.

The only bad thing about Mint is it is not rolling, no need for bleeding edge, but updates to the latest tested & bug free software wouldn't hurt.

Edward78 · 3 Oct 2021 at 04:52

I am thinking of Manjaro, just the bleeding edge packages are a bit scary. Not wanting to get a buggy package..

Edward78 · 3 Oct 2021 at 13:43

pete910 said:
Manjaro dont do bleeding edge, They are generally a little later than plain arch. Roughly a fortnight or so. If there is a problem with say plasma they skip it until the next revision/build.

Good, I am on Solus now & that was the thing I was worried about.

Edward78 · 3 Oct 2021 at 15:55

TangoEchoAlpha said:
I've swapped to Manjaro after mainly being a Ubuntu and derivatives user; generally I'm finding it very, very stable. I guess you might be unlucky if you install loads of packages from the AUR, but I've yet to have anything buggy.

I plan to stay away from compile your self packages.

Edward78 · 10 Oct 2021 at 17:03

Don’t use the buggy ones then. There are plenty of stable distros available.

Be easier if everyone & their Grandma wouldn't release one.

My biggest Linux. Most of them are buggy as hell and not user friendly.

They keep releasing new version to beat other distro without ironing out the bugs first.

The point of the vid., IMO.

Edward78 · 14 Oct 2021 at 16:46

Talasour said:
Jumped distro quite a bit these past couple of years but been using Manjaro KDE this past week on my Thinkpad x220 and it's been great.

Been thinking about moving to Manjaro MATE, but just found out that secure boot will cut all but Windows 11 & Ubuntu out. i can't stay with 10 forever. Well I could, but not a smart choice.

Edward78 · 17 Oct 2021 at 14:40

pete910 said:
Why does secure boot cut Manjaro out ?

Working here, Or am I mixing something up?

Oh, I found something saying you have to do some editing to make it work.

Edward78 · 17 Oct 2021 at 15:28

pete910 said:
Wonder if its this TPM thing that maybe an issue!

Thought it was secure boot, but it has been here since 2012, most Linux distros would have it, I would think, hmmm odd.
https://www.kvaser.com/developer-blog/secure-boot-linux-systems/