26
Installing a new distro
(sh.itjust.works)
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
this post was submitted on 29 Sep 2025
26 points (93.3% liked)
Linux
57274 readers
520 users here now
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.
Rules
- Posts must be relevant to operating systems running the Linux kernel. GNU/Linux or otherwise.
- No misinformation
- No NSFW content
- No hate speech, bigotry, etc
Related Communities
Community icon by Alpár-Etele Méder, licensed under CC BY 3.0
founded 6 years ago
MODERATORS
ZorinOS, better than standard Ubuntu and more modern looking than Mint.
If u want to go Arch > Garuda or Cachy. Endeavour if u are one of the "its bloat" whishy washy purists.
Haven't tried Cachy, but can vouch for Garuda being stable and easy.
Cachy has the Garuda mindset. Make Arch user friendly. I run it on a thinkpad and haven't had any issues. It also has snapshots enabled like garuda, so if anything does break then rolling back is easy peasy. Great distro to try out!