Which one is better -- WSL2 or USB booted Ubuntu?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the comparison between using WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux 2) and a USB booted version of Ubuntu for coding and daily usage. Participants explore the practicality, performance, and long-term viability of each option, considering factors such as development environment, system resources, and user preferences.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment in using WSL2 for coding, noting its integration with Windows.
  • Others argue that a pure Linux implementation may have fewer issues compared to running WSL2 on Windows.
  • Concerns are raised about the performance of using a USB drive as a root file system, with some stating it is slow and not recommended for development tasks.
  • Participants discuss the advantages of dual booting but acknowledge it limits the ability to switch between Windows and Linux seamlessly.
  • Some suggest using a virtual machine (VM) like VirtualBox as a viable alternative, citing its benefits.
  • There are differing opinions on the productivity of coding without an IDE, with some asserting that a decent IDE is essential while others claim they can code effectively without one.
  • Concerns about system resource limitations are mentioned, particularly regarding RAM and CPU power when running a VM on a machine with limited specifications.
  • Some participants highlight that VMs run on the native CPU and can be efficient with limited RAM, while others caution about the need for multiple cores for optimal performance.
  • There is a mention of potential compatibility issues between VirtualBox and WSL2, particularly regarding Hyper-V control.
  • One participant notes that WSL2 requires special drivers for running X-Windows applications, which adds complexity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions, with no clear consensus on which option is superior. Some favor WSL2 for its ease of use within Windows, while others advocate for a USB booted Ubuntu or a VM setup. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations related to system resources, the performance of USB drives, and the compatibility of VirtualBox with WSL2. There are also unresolved considerations regarding the practical implications of using different setups for coding and development.

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pbuk said:
Yes, it's worth keeping the last one or two kernels in the grub menu so you can revert if necessary.
indeed.
pbuk said:
Yes, this keeps things tidy: I don't see any point in increasing the limit for the reason mentioned by @PeterDonis
I was actually thinking to decrease it lol. But I am not going to do that.I also think 3 is good.
pbuk said:
This is more about the Gnome 3 desktop than it is about Fedora. This is the same desktop that is used in the core distribution of Ubuntu, and I dislike it intensely!
Well I kind of bored with the Wİndows look. So I did not wanted to go another distro that looks like windows itself...I have also used Ubuntu and I don't like it somehow.
 

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