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Share Your Favorite Linux Distros and Why You Love Them

So we can clearly see the most popular distros and the reasons why people use them, please follow this format:

  • Write the name of the Linux distro as a first-level comment.
  • Reply to that comment with each reason you like the distro as a separate answer.

For example:

  • Distro (first-level comment)
    • Reason (one answer)
    • Other reason (a different answer)

Please avoid duplicating options. This will help us better understand the most popular distros and the reasons why people use them.

Headbangerd17 ,

Fedora

  • it’s up to date
  • little to no bloat
  • stock gnome shell
  • uses latest technologies
  • just works
QuazarOmega ,

We’re looking to create a comprehensive list of the most popular Linux distributions and the reasons why people use them.

I’m curious, do you intend to put up the results somewhere?

christos ,
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Linuxmint.

christos ,
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Rock solid.

wgs ,
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crux

wgs ,
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It does not use systemd.

wgs ,
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The packaging system is the simplest I’ve ever found in a distro, meaning that making your own package is a very simple and quick process.

wgs ,
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The user repositories are decentralized, and very straightforward to setup, meaning anyone can package something, and share it with the community.

wgs ,
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The setup and configuration is really simple and friction less (for example, daemon start/stop scripts are standalone and sit in /etc/rc.d).

wgs ,
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Uses a port tree system for packages similar to openbsd.

Whisper ,

As a daily, linux Mint/Mate all the way.

Squeakiesh ,

its a tie between linux mint and garuda linux, linix mint for stability and garuda for being an arch based linux for people like me that are too stupid to get arch running by itself

Jeramee ,

Linux Mint

  1.  **Stability**. Mint is stable, easy to use, and has a good help forum.  I am better with the end-user side than the developer side.  This allows me to focus on what I need to do.

    1a. If I need to do something more complex that requires the terminal, there are plenty of sites that explain it step by step. So, I don't need to become a programmer to tweak my system.

  2.  **Simplicity**.  It's easy to find where to go to change settings and add new programs.


  3.  **Safety**.  Linux has repositories of trusted programs, and it's super simple to download from them.  Even with trusted sites for Widows programs, I did get a couple programs that came with malware.  The open source nature of Linux eliminates much of the profit motive for scammers, plus other developers would quickly expose such attempts in the Linux community.


  4.  **Speed**.  When I had a dual boot system, the Linux OS booted on avg in 15 sec, where Widows took 30-60 sec.  I can't quantify, but the Linux OS overall seemed to run smoother faster than Widows too.


  5.  **Security**.  I've never had to deal with viruses or malware with Linux. (This may change as Linux gains increased market share, but, so far, so good.)  Linux doesn't come with bloatware or potential spyware either.  There are many Widows programs -- MS Games, Cortana, MS Photos, etc --  that cannot be uninstalled.  Cortana cannot be disabled.  (It says it can, but it still runs in the background.  Who knows what data it is collecting.)


  6.   **Conscience**.  MS has a multibillion dollar contract to develop VR headsets for soldiers.  These will be used to control machines (and maybe robots) on the battlefield.  Once we have troops off the battlefield, war (and all its horrible consequences) will become a much easier choice.  I know my govt has lied about EVERY war after WWII (at least).  Staying away from MS helps me to not fuel the war machine and promote peace.
Jummit ,
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Lubuntu

Jummit , (edited )
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good documentation

Jummit ,
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lightweight

Jummit ,
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beautiful

Jummit ,
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supported

Jummit ,
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intuitive

Jummit ,
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stable

Jummit ,
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small

Jummit ,
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lightweight

Sivaru ,

Nixos Void Arch

ar0177417 ,
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Artix Linux

ar0177417 ,
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No Systemd. It uses real init

ar0177417 ,
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Bloat free

ar0177417 ,
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Bleeding Edge

zbb ,

Debian.

GerryMandering ,

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    digger ,
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    This is subjective, but after distro hopping, Linux Mint XFCE requires the least amount of post install configuration for my use case and personal preferences.

    Also, they show a preference for flatpack over snap but don't lock you in/out of either.

    InternetPirate OP ,

    Nobara

    InternetPirate OP ,

    Built for gaming

    InternetPirate OP ,

    Based on Fedora

    InternetPirate OP ,

    Stable and easy to set up

    Spewpid ,

    Started on SuSe, but Ubuntu stuck with me since the early releases… Just very familiar to me at this point. Been my goto os on my laptop for ages…

    NettoHikari ,
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    Arch. It’s a “build-your-own” distro without the hassle of compiling everything from source, like with Gentoo (still love Gentoo, though). Also, it has pretty big repos with the AUR on top of that.

    And no, it’s not unstable, if you can read. My oldest Arch install was 5 years old and even then, it didn’t break. I just wanted to do a fresh install for no particular reason.

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