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[-] mukt@lemmy.ml 9 points 3 months ago

Is the data of specific distros available somewhere ?

[-] bsergay@discuss.online 16 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Unsurprisingly, usage numbers for distros are hard to get due to lack of telemetry and what not.

However, some measurements do exist; like data from ProtonDB. These are used by Boiling Steam for their excellent reports in which some representation regarding usage across distros can be found. Their most recent report can be found here.

Note, however, that the following, as has been excellently touched upon by Boiling Steam, applies:

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

Since we hear some of the following comments EVERY SINGLE TIME, let’s address them here and now:

  • “Duh, it’s not representative of Linux usage in general!”: And nowhere does it claim to be. As often as possible we make it clear this is Linux usage in a gaming context. The usage of Debian and Ubuntu on servers is safe for now, no need to panic.
[-] mukt@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you. This does give an idea.

Follow up question : Is Arch really that good?

[-] bsergay@discuss.online 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Thank you. This does give an idea.

It has been my pleasure.

Follow up question : Is Arch really that good?

Depends entirely on your needs. There is a use case for Arch. However, if you're completely new to Linux, then it's very likely that a 'slower'-moving distro (like (anything based on) Debian (or Ubuntu)) might better suit you.

[-] simpleguy@cuddly.space 1 points 3 months ago

@mukt @bsergay Naa bhai bs faltu ka drama h. Opensuse ya fedora use kiya kr. Best hai for most cases. 😉

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