What are the more obscure independent linux distros? (piefed.zip)

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We all know about Debian, Fedora and Arch but what about the lesser known ones that are built from the ground up?

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[-] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago

NixOS has a lot of visibility, probably because the basic concept is so appealing to people who like to tinker with their OS. But its user base is still tiny.

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