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submitted 1 year ago by mfat@lemdro.id to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Hey fellow Linux enthusiasts! I'm curious to know if any of you use a less popular, obscure or exotic Linux distribution. What motivated you to choose that distribution over the more mainstream ones? I'd love to hear about your experiences and any unique features or benefits that drew you to your chosen distribution.

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[-] rotopenguin@infosec.pub 152 points 1 year ago

I use Ubuntu, which is apparently the least popular distro around.

[-] SamsonSeinfelder@feddit.de 59 points 1 year ago

I use Manjaro and based on the downvotes I received when mentioning it around here, I can assure that you are excused and you can give me this crown.

[-] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 year ago

Lol same. When I installed Manjaro it was a popular choice, but in the past couple years sentiment has really turned against it. I haven't experienced any of the problems people claim it has, so I can't be arsed to distro hop again.

[-] Nyanix@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Exactly where I'm at. I've had no issues with it, I have my home computer all set up and customized over the last 3 years, I'm not doing that again just to say that I'm on a different distro unless something goes very wrong.

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