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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Who here uses a less popular Linux distribution? What made you choose it? (lemdro.id)

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

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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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[–] Kyrinar@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Idk how popular it is, especially since it's Arch based, but went with EndeavorOS after not running Linux for a few years -- work machine mandated Windows and gaming compatibility was kinda sketch at the time. Heard Gaming compatibility had improved (it has) so wanted to try it out again.

Not afraid of troubleshooting issues I cause, and bleeding edge shenanigans, but a proper Arch install from scratch was still a bit daunting. So it seemed like a good middle ground, and access to the AUR sounded nice.

Been running it with KDE Plasma for a while, been going great! Some issues with Nvidia drivers here and there but hopefully going to upgrade and swap to AMD at some point.

[–] codenul@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Same similar story but was running Manjaro beforehand. Liking EndeavourOS so for as well!

Did have a Grub issue but after a day of what I call "constructive troubleshooting / learning", was able to rescue my installation.

Just got to have the drive to learn sometimes

[–] njordomir@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

May I ask what spurred you to jump from Manjaro to EndeavourOS?

[–] codenul@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

No particular reason, honestly. Ran Manjaro for ~4 years and just wanted something new. A lot of trial and error installing and just wanted a fresh start with the additional knowledge that I had gained over the years.

[–] Kyrinar@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah I had one of those moments when an update totally broke stuff. Like, couldn't boot at all. Had to boot into the USB and chroot to reinstall some drivers. Was a fun learning experience lol