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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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[-] Specter@piefed.social 3 points 1 day ago

Love nixOS (my daily driver) but I wouldn’t call it obscure. It seems to be becoming as popular as Arch for people interested in experimental distros.

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