Hello everyone,
This week I hardly posted anything, that's because I decided last weekend to try and find
the most suitable Linux distro for me. My goal was to find a Linux distro that is
lightweight, fast, good for coding, able to run VirtualBox and Steam smoothly.
I didn't take any screenshots because the idea for this section of the blog came to me
too late.
Initially, I got blinded by the desire to try an Arch Linux distro, so I downloaded
Garuda Linux.
I really liked that it instantly installed all the newest drivers for my
Nvidia graphics card. The Btrfs graphical interface was also very good and easy to use.
However, after some experimentation, I decided to explore other options.
I tried Fedora 40, while GNOME looks modern, it feels a bit stiff to me. Additionally, I
encountered a security problem that I couldn't fix, even after reinstalling the kernel.
The latest Ubuntu LTS felt bloated to me – it offers a lot of stuff, but I just can't
get into it.
Manjaro and OpenSUSE didn't amaze me either; they're not bad, but I use my computer a
lot in my free time. There are so many distros out there, so why should I use one that
doesn't satisfy my needs?
I also tried Pop OS, which worked pretty well, but I couldn't connect with it because
it's Ubuntu-based. Yes, I know – I've developed a slight dislike for Ubuntu. CachyOS was another great option
I explored; it's fast, KDE Plasma looks amazing, and it's Arch-based, so my computer
would always be up to date with the newest versions.
Newest tech also means more problems could arise, and using an Arch Linux distro
requires users not to be too lazy to read many wikis to stay informed.
In the end, I decided to go with CachyOS because I like using the latest technology. Additionally I use Parrot OS on my VirtualBox, which has been my go-to distro in the past.
This week, I learned a lot about different distros and how to save versions using Btrfs
or Timeshift. I want to end this post by saying that I'm still learning about Linux –
it's a complex system, and there's always something new to discover. However, with
patience and practice, anyone can become proficient in using Linux.