I use ArchLinux BTW, because
- It's very minimal, no bloatware
- AUR
~~3. I feel superior~~ - It just worksβ’*
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NixOS, because all of the config in my system is declared in a few files on GitHub and it has a huge package repo.
Also it has all of the other advantages of a Linux distro, like privacy, speed and customisability.
Linux because it runs fast and does what I need it to.
As a non technical user that has switched to Ubuntu from Windows, Linux is light years ahead. Any os without a decent package manager like apt or flatpak is unusable for me and that's without mentioning the ads...
We're an all-linux household.
- Endeavoros on my gaming desktop
- Garuda on my Framework laptop
- Kubuntu on my partner's Framework laptop
- Endeavoros on my server. Plus a handful of Pis and appliances.
I use Arch btw.
It's just clean and simple. I've never had a problem with reinstalling things, so I love the idea of a bare-bones operating system where I can install what I need and nothing else. I swapped to Manjaro for a while because my last attempt at arch became unstable, but I've got a good 8 or so years of Linux under my belt now. I feel much more comfortable maintaining rolling release. Also the AUR is unmatched. I'm spoiled by it.
Strictly Arch Linux since 2008
I used to use Linux, but Windows just has better support for most apps and drivers so currently Windows 10. I doubt I'll ever switch to Windows 11. It seems pretty iffy with the lack of customization and ads appearing in the folder menus.
Linyx because it doent get in my way unlike windows, and because I like FOSS. Arch linux in particular, but anything is better than windows or macos. (well, not chromeOS)
Ubuntu / Kubuntu.
I tried Arch (Manjaro) for a while but was totally lost every time it broke down, which it did a lot. Every update felt like a gamble. The AUR is great but I need more stability.
Windows 10 - work PC because I have to + WSL
Arch - Service laptop - because I hate my free time(just kidding BTW)
PopOS - personal laptop - because of nvidia and gaming
Linux Mint - family laptop - because of maintenance and stability
Ubuntu - Server...well I'm lazy
Windows 10 because I don't want to deal with the hassle of anything else.
MacOS, because Mac hardware. Dual booted with Mint OS.
My desktop runs Windows 11 since I game and use an Nvidia GPU. I also end up having to re-install my OS a bunch if I use Linux on a daily-driver.
Two of my laptops run Ubuntu for greater compatibility with server software I have installed on them (I use them solely for server shit), and one runs Mint. The Mint one is mainly just used to Parsec into my desktop from bed.
Laptop: popos Reason: 2 hours battery on windows, 8-12 hours on popos due to sleep issues on windows and Nvidia GPU not turning off on windows.
Desktop: Windows, too many apps without relevant replacements.
Servers: Linux or bsd(depending on vm/reason)
The meme used to be that Linux's sleep is broken but now MS Windows has broken sleep. This also happens on my older thinkpad, which is also super sloe with Windows, but fast with Linux (just worksβ’).
Currently trying out NixOS, just switched from Gentoo. Interesting experience so far, will see if the switch will be permanent.
Immutable system, completely separated and well-defined development environments per project, and overall nix is pretty nice.
Desktop: Windows 10
I game and I just generally am used to and prefer the ui/ux.
Servers: primarily Ubuntu. I went through a CentOS phase but lost interest when RH started screwing around.
Windows 11:
- Games and every Software I need just works
- Everything else runs in the Browser anyway
I used windows for years but i'm Mac now.
Mainly switched because I have an iphone, apple watch, and airpods so it just seemed to make sense.
It does hurt browsing steam now though. CONSTANTLY finding tons of games I want to play and then they're windows only. ):
used a chromebook for a while, that just sucked all around.
Btw I use Archlinux
I switched to it 50% for the AUR: I regularly install softwares not from the classic repos, and the AUR is a godsend compared to cloning a Github, make install and thinking about updating it. The rest is a mix of the ArchWiki, its lightness and openness.
I use Debian because it's what I've been using for the last twenty-two years.
Pop_OS. It's the most polished Linux distro I've found and has nice keyboard workflows in the GUI.
I have Pop! On my system76 laptop. It's alright, but I think i prefer Linux Mint. Probably just because I'm more familiar with it, and gnome 3 still irks me.
I actually have all 3.
A windows PC for gaming A macbook for my laptop An Arch Linux PC/Server that I use for most of my work and that hosts all my services
The "why" for each is probably pretty self-explanatory for each. I'm a firm believer in using the right tool for a given job, and I think Windows has the best gaming experience, Mac has the "best" laptops (for my own subjective value of "best"), and linux is the best for software development and service hosting.
In a perfect world I'd use linux for all 3, but while gaming on linux has gotten a lot better, it's not quite "there" yet, and I just love the new Apple chips for laptops in terms of battery life, speed, and heat management
all 3
RIP BSDs
I use Gentoo on my desktop/file server. I like the freedom to set up things EXACTLY how I want them. Compile times are no worry with a Ryzen 5700x and I do major updates overnight.
I use FreeBSD on my laptop. It is super stable, resource efficient and soooo much more neat and organized than Linux. Core software does not change every other year and everything feels right at home. I highly recommended giving it a shot if you haven't already.
i am afraid of taking the step towards bsd... 1st: I don't know if I want/need freebsd or openbsd and it scares me to learn an entire new system. I am pretty happy with linux for now, but on the long run it might be a viable option - do you have any good guidance or recommendations for bsd?
I would recommend starting with FreeBSD. They have a handbook on their website that explains everything you would need to know to get set up and get an idea about how everything works. You could kinda compare it to the Arch wiki.
A vast majority of things will be very familiar to you as a linux user and the repos/ports have almost anything you could need. A big difference is going to be the init system. It is more like Open-RC and runit compared to SystemD. It is based on scripts and very easy to use when you get the hang of it.
The most obvious drawback is the lack of support for 802.11ac (it is in the works and you can use something called wifibox to use linux wifi drivers).
Windows 10 because I can't upgrade to 11 for some arbitrary reason. I tried Ubuntu years ago but it was so much work trying to get it to just work that it really put me off. So unless the Linux ecosystem improved and by a wide margin and it has decent support for the software I use, I don't think I'm changing anytime soon.
In the last 2 years a lot has happened. I suggest you try PopOS or Fedora. I switched from Windows to PopOS 2 years ago on my main PC. There is a learning curve but if you want to know how something works a search of "how to do thing PopOS" or "how to do thing Ubuntu" gives quick results. PopOS is similar to Ubuntu in many ways but way nicer in others.
Ohh, PopOS is new to me. Thanks! I'll take a look
Windows 10, mainly because two factors: I use a lot of macros on office at work, and Clip Studio Paint... But I'm considering going full Linux once Windows 10 goes EoL, since CSP is going with their subscription model I plan on using Krita. I just need to see if I can use my work files with office+wine
There is always libreoffice
LibreOffice correctly executes some Microsoft Office VBA macros, but not all.
macOS - because it just works and I like a clean, consistent ui.
I tried Windows, again and again - and it just feels like Microsoft is incapable of designing a ui that is consistent. Drives me crazy.
Linux, well. I like to run it on servers. I love it. But on the desktop it remains a pain. Yes, a lot has improved over the years. But there is still a long way to go before I would consider it user friendly. And the worst part: I do not see how a consistent ui would even be possible.
I think a consistent UI across Linux sort of goes against the concept of the whole thing. But in my opinion there are some very nice, clean desktop environments available today. I still agree with you though, despite my being a fan boy. We're a ways off from the "year of the Linux desktop." It doesn't "just work" like MacOS and it's not a comfortable standard like Windows.
Arch because of the neofetch
Artix Linux, cuz systemd isnβt minimal enough for my insanity, and I donβt have time to compile Gentoo rn
Archcraft with hyprland because it works exactly the way i want it to.
Chromebook because I just dont fucking care anymore.
Dude, except for gaming, Chromebook is the unironically the best laptop platform I have found. If you get one that's not cheaped-out on its hardware, then it does the simple stuff quickly, quite well, and without any extra nonsense, and then you install Crostini and you have a full-featured Linux environment with excellent driver support. If you want gaming you're screwed, but for everything else it's clearly superior IMO.
I was 100 into Stadia for gaming on my laptop before it was axed. I'm still bitter about that.
I used to play Serious Sam on Stadia on my (not overly fancy) Chromebook and it worked smoothly 99% of the time. All those games, yeah it was sad :-(.
at least I got a couple grand payback. i used that to get a steam deck which is pretty magical.
Xubuntu because I am lazy these days.
M2 Macbook Air for personal use and my freelance work and an AMD Ryzen 5600 with a Radeon 6700 XT with Ubuntu for ML/AI hobby work and Windows 11 for some minor gaming here and there.
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