I respect that, Ubuntu is definetely easier to get setup and going.
But if you're deploying to multiple servers, allow me to shill you nix 😜
The report doesn't even have to be accurate, they just put whatever bullshit out there and crashed the stock and made bank from the shorts and puts they opened the day before lmao
Just be ready for the steep learning curve, if you're ready to learn tho nix feels really powerful once you get the basics down. ❄️
The ArchWiki and GentooWikis are both invaluable bookmarks even if you're not using Arch or Gentoo. 2 of the best sources of Linux knowledge.
Ubuntu and Mint are both based on Debian, so if you want a more barebones and self-setup experience you can try vanilla Debian.
If you wanna try something not Debian based and a little more advanced you can't go wrong with ArchLinux.
Almost all distros in existence are based off either Debian or Arch.
Yep Ubuntu and Mint are both very noob friendly, nothing wrong with that. Even using Ubuntu is 1000x better than being stuck on Windows.
I've been really happy with NixOS recently due to the immutability, bit of a steep learning curve but once you get over that curve the immutability and reproducability is very powerful.
Is Vanilla configured similarly to Nix/Guix?
Only time I broke it was with a kernel update that didn't play nice with nvidia drivers and another time that my power went out when pacman was merging a system update 🥹
And the skills you gained along the way will last you a lifetime, as long as you treat it as a learning journey and have a good time you can't go wrong.
Vanilla Debian if you like Debian and want to get away from the Canonical middlemen.
ArchLinux for sure if you want to learn more about how your PC works under the hood and don't mind tinkering.
Same, also hopped into linux with both feet on Arch many years ago. Had no fkn idea what I was doing but what better way to learn than to jump into the deep end and learn to swim.
Using https://vanillaos.org/.
- Immutable OS
- Packages installed to containers
- Install packages from any distro (deb, dnf, flatpak, snap, brew, nix).
This is the future of desktop #Linux.
I've heard about vanilla, didn't know it can pull packages from other distros repos 😯
Need to try it next time I get a distro hopping itch
Did you have auto-optimize and store clean enabled?
Even unstable systems can be made stable with Nix, thats why Ive been raving about it recently lol.
Borked my system and did a --rollback and it was a powerful feeling lmao
I love Arch as a daily driver used it for years and would gladly continue to use it but I'm still in my honeymoon phase with NixOS.
Highly recommend either.
I've heard alot about it.
Thank you for the link, had no idea about the development blog. 😁