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[Solved] Suggestions for my next distro (lemmy.ca)

submitted 21 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) by hellfire103@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I am looking to switch to a different Linux distribution (or BSD). I currently use openSUSE Tumbleweed, which is quite nice, but I'm having issues with my USB ports and it takes a hot second to boot up.

However, the reason I'm asking here instead of going straight to DistroWatch is that my laptop has a problem. When I turn it on, it bootloops unless it's connected to power when I press the button. As such, this distribution would need to be able to handle running for weeks on end without a reboot.

I could get this repaired or replaced, but I have neither the time nor the money to spare.

So, does anyone have any suggestions? Or should I just slap Fedora Kinoite on it and call it a day?

EDIT: I went for Debian, as well as running fwupd, and it's all working now. Thanks!

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[–] asap@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Put Aurora on it - an improved version of Kinoite.

https://getaurora.dev/

[–] exu@feditown.com 6 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

That requires reboots to update.
Nothing against Aurora, I might run my customized version of it new systems, but any system update requires you reboot the device.

[–] asap@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

Sure, I was just expanding on OP's Kinoite comment.

Aurora can however go weeks or months without a reboot (you don't HAVE to update), so that's still ok.

[–] jimmux@programming.dev 2 points 20 hours ago

Or Bluefin, depending on desktop preference. I've been using both and can recommend either.