For GNU/linux users, what distribution(s) do you use?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the various GNU/Linux distributions used by participants, exploring personal preferences, experiences, and the impact of distribution changes over time. The scope includes technical reasoning, personal anecdotes, and comparisons of different distributions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that GNU/Linux Mint has gained popularity while Ubuntu's popularity has declined, particularly after the introduction of Unity.
  • Definitions of "use" vary, with some participants indicating they use distributions in different contexts (e.g., servers vs. personal computers).
  • Several users express dissatisfaction with certain distributions, such as Fedora's structure and the challenges faced with Arch Linux regarding package management.
  • Participants share their experiences with various distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and Arch, highlighting specific features and issues encountered.
  • Some users mention switching distributions based on personal needs, such as multimedia creation or gaming requirements.
  • There are mentions of specific versions of distributions, such as Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, and preferences for desktop environments like XFCE and KDE.
  • Concerns are raised about the inclusion of bloatware in Ubuntu and the implications of Canonical's decisions on package updates.
  • Some participants express a desire for more options in the poll, mentioning distributions like Sabayon, Mageia, and Slackware.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions and experiences, with no clear consensus on the best distribution. Some agree on the popularity of CentOS and Ubuntu, while others have differing views on the usability and features of various distributions.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences are influenced by their specific use cases, hardware compatibility, and personal preferences, which may not apply universally. There are also unresolved issues regarding the stability and compatibility of certain distributions after upgrades.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to GNU/Linux users considering different distributions, those looking for peer experiences, and individuals studying for Linux-related exams.

What GNU/linux distribution(s) do you use?

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  • #31
fluidistic said:
According to some websites GNU/linux Mint has become the standard while Ubuntu's fame decreased drastically after the introduction of Unity. So much that now it's currently the 3rd or 4th most popular distribution.
I still use Ubuntu and I'm curious if those "results" have impacted PF users.
So if you're a GNU/linux user, please participate in the poll. Thank you.

Obviously those websites are out of touch with reality. In my experience, most people who are geared toward education are unabashed Ubuntu devotees. Those who value stability and freedom from licenses tend to gravitate toward Fedora/Scientific Linux. Theose who favor a thin installation will do Mint and those who want to run Linux on their game machine will do Puppy-Linux. Other than those, the other versions, even though interesting do not come up much. - Just my experience.
 
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  • #32
Pythagorean said:
no slackware option :eek:

slackware.

Now that you mention it, I notice that Gentoo is missing too. - Moooo. :)
 
  • #33
Although I have test partitions where I run many test distros so that I may speak somewhat intelligently about them, my main system on 5 boxes (including a Minecraft server) has been Slackware since 1999.
 
  • #34
Update: Now under Lubuntu (desktop pc) and Manjaro (laptop).
I really like Manjaro, it's Arch made for newbies, as easy as Ubuntu or Mint. Everything works out of the box and it has the advantage of having a stable branch for those who don't want things to break in a rolling release model and programs are only around 1 or 2 months older than pure Arch. It's my favorite distribution as of now.
 

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