[Linux] Last Semester of College Which distro?

[SuperMiguel]

So i will start my last semester of college in few days... I am taking few clases that require me to use linux, specially a android programming class (i know i can use windows, but to much ram limitations) i been using on and off ubuntu/debian for about 5 years, but never really felt really really comfortable with it, like i was able to install/remove programs edits files, basic basic, but never understood it at the kernel level.. So I am thinking about just running linux for the next semester, but i want to run something a bit harder than just ubuntu, something that will force me to learn the linux guts... So I am thinking to install Gentoo in my laptop (Sony Z13) what you guys think?? Still worth it to run Gentoo this days?? Ill be mostly doing C/C++ and android programming (using the Eclipse IDE)

 

[Cod]

How much harder than Ubuntu are you looking for?

On my "development laptop", I use ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/). The distro itself is barebones. You have to pick and choose what you want through the built-in repository. You have to be very comfortable with the Linux terminal and commands though...no pretty GUI software downloader.

On my "gaming / everyday use laptop", I use LinuxMint. Its a lot like Ubuntu from a linux standpoint, but feels / acts more like Windows. I chose it to make it easier on the family.

 

[Adyssa]

I don't think it much matters, you can get neck deep in the guts of Linux with Ubuntu or Mint if you want to. Do you actually want to do kernel level C programming, or are you just wanting to learn a bit more everyday Linux-fu like Bash scripting and programming in your favourite language (with all that that entails in terms of installing software, setting up servers, build tools, etc)

Might I point you in the direction of this, for learning about Linux guts.

Linux From Scratch