Which Linux distribution do you prefer?


What do you use?  

155 members have voted

  1. 1. What do you use?

    • Debian
      33
    • Ubuntu (any flavor)
      50
    • Mint
      40
    • Elementary OS
      5
    • RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise)
      6
    • CentOS (EOL June 2024)
      1
    • Gentoo
      3
    • Slackware
      1
    • OpenSUSE
      4
    • Arch
      9
    • Manjaro
      6
    • Endeavour OS
      5
    • I roll my own!
      1
    • Other (please specify
      16
    • Fedora
      29


Recommended Posts

On 22/02/2026 at 10:16, Frank B. said:

Being fed up with the current state of Windows 11, I've installed CachyOS on my Laptop. No dual-boot, either.

So far I have no major complaints. The system runs fast, uses a lot fewer resources than Windows 11, and the games I've tried thus far also work out of the box.  

At this moment I see no reason to go back to Windows.

Stats via fastfetch:

I might give this a go on my laptop first.

I answered Ubuntu in the poll, I was surprised at how everything "just worked" including my games (Steam) and via GeForce Now.

I am also seeing that Nvidia drivers on Linux are almost on-par with the Windows drivers as far as driver overhead and performance goes.

On 22/02/2026 at 03:16, Frank B. said:

Being fed up with the current state of Windows 11, I've installed CachyOS on my Laptop. No dual-boot, either.

So far I have no major complaints. The system runs fast, uses a lot fewer resources than Windows 11, and the games I've tried thus far also work out of the box.  

At this moment I see no reason to go back to Windows.

Stats via fastfetch:

 

 

Screenshot_20260222_101101.png

Yeah, a lot of people are moving away from Windows 11. Cachy is quite nice :) 

On 22/02/2026 at 03:08, Nick H. said:

Not that I prefer it, per se, but I'm using Fedora at the moment.

Screenshot_20260222_110553.png

I've been  using Fedora on my file server, Arch on my Desktop. Completely ditched windows, 7 months ago. Fedora is frequently quicker to update than Arch. My desktop is still on Kernel 6.18.9.

  • Like 1
On 22/02/2026 at 09:19, RaidenX said:

I've been  using Fedora on my file server, Arch on my Desktop. Completely ditched windows, 7 months ago. Fedora is frequently quicker to update than Arch. My desktop is still on Kernel 6.18.9.

I moved to Linux long ago.

As for "Fedora is quicker to update than Arch", I'm not quite sure on that. I think Arch's kernel is more current.

I'm following this thread for information about Linux.

I'm a gamer and a twitch streamer and I'm getting tired of all the changes I'm seeing in Windows.  I'm also an old man and don't like the rise of AI (at least in its early stages) and was hoping that while some apps may have it, I don't need it baked into my OS.

I'm debating dual booting into a version of Linux that I can game and stream in as well as seeing if life outside of the Windows bubble is viable.  I'm seeing a lot of "yes", but after running Windows since 3.1 it's a little daunting to be honest.  

I appreciate the Linux discussions I see here and will be following with great interest.....

  • Like 2
On 24/02/2026 at 16:31, Taliseian said:

I'm following this thread for information about Linux.

I'm a gamer and a twitch streamer and I'm getting tired of all the changes I'm seeing in Windows.  I'm also an old man and don't like the rise of AI (at least in its early stages) and was hoping that while some apps may have it, I don't need it baked into my OS.

I'm debating dual booting into a version of Linux that I can game and stream in as well as seeing if life outside of the Windows bubble is viable.  I'm seeing a lot of "yes", but after running Windows since 3.1 it's a little daunting to be honest.  

I appreciate the Linux discussions I see here and will be following with great interest.....

I would suggest giving Linux Mint a go. The great thing about Linux is that generally speaking you can put it on a USB key and boot from there without compromising your current OS installation. It's great for doing a test and seeing if you like it and want to get involved.

And as you've suggested and as I do, the dual boot option can allay your worries. You can go for the dual boot, and if you don't like it you can remove it and keep your Windows partition. I don't think I've met someone that has done that (most of us that moved to Linux didn't go back), but the steps are simple enough and we'd be able to help you out. ;)

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
On 24/02/2026 at 08:31, Taliseian said:

I'm following this thread for information about Linux.

I'm a gamer and a twitch streamer and I'm getting tired of all the changes I'm seeing in Windows.  I'm also an old man and don't like the rise of AI (at least in its early stages) and was hoping that while some apps may have it, I don't need it baked into my OS.

I'm debating dual booting into a version of Linux that I can game and stream in as well as seeing if life outside of the Windows bubble is viable.  I'm seeing a lot of "yes", but after running Windows since 3.1 it's a little daunting to be honest.  

I appreciate the Linux discussions I see here and will be following with great interest.....

I switched to Linux last summer, at 51. We're never too old. Your mileage may vary but for me there were two key things that made switching a success. First, I'd hit a point where I'd had enough of the direction Windows was going. AI, advertising, lack of customization etc etc. Second, I didn't dual-boot when I switched. I'd tried Linux in the past and always went back to the Windows partition because it was familiar. Now I don't even think about going back to Windows.

On 24/02/2026 at 10:31, Taliseian said:

I'm following this thread for information about Linux.

I'm a gamer and a twitch streamer and I'm getting tired of all the changes I'm seeing in Windows.  I'm also an old man and don't like the rise of AI (at least in its early stages) and was hoping that while some apps may have it, I don't need it baked into my OS.

I'm debating dual booting into a version of Linux that I can game and stream in as well as seeing if life outside of the Windows bubble is viable.  I'm seeing a lot of "yes", but after running Windows since 3.1 it's a little daunting to be honest.  

I appreciate the Linux discussions I see here and will be following with great interest.....

Well, any questions you have, bne sure to ask!

I moved to Linux when I was in my 20s.. :laugh: (40 now) Even my Dad, who's 75, uses Linux just like 10 years ago. And still going strong. Age does not verify what you can do :) 

Edit; Reason my Dad switched over was because of the constant viruses and malware he was getting each day. Updates, too.

  • Like 2
  • 3 months later...
On 28/05/2026 at 17:38, Gl1tterUnic0rns said:

I am loving pop!_OS

image.thumb.png.600de4e8f24fbd784589b24f2e82728e.png

How is that 4070 Ti SUPER treating you? Haven't used Pop in years.

  • Love 1
On 29/05/2026 at 08:44, Mindovermaster said:

How is that 4070 Ti SUPER treating you? Haven't used Pop in years.

it's great !!   the PC is about 8 months old -  it's all I need

  • Like 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • The problem of course is simply that government does not always know best. My point is that agency is taken away from the EU consumer in these cases. I'm sorry, but I do not believe that governments (politicians) are inherently good, and "looking out for me." Primarily they look to themselves and their own personal desires first, foremost, and always. When the EU or the DOJ fines these companies, claiming to "represent the welfare of the consumer," how much of these billion-dollar judgments are handed to the consumers they claim to represent? Not even a dollar, as I've seen. Yet the EUC lawyers who are paid to sit around and dream up these suits make huge commissions on the fines the EUC adjudicates, which is an ironclad fact I hope everyone is aware of. It's also rank corruption, of course, but that's another topic. Last, when the EU inflicts these judgments, or the DOJ, take your pick, the costs are bundled right along in the cost of the goods and services these companies provide the consumers they are "looking out for." If you are someone who believes his government is his savior then you have my condolences. I think Apple is right here, because the whole scheme of consumer choice is that consumers pick and choose among the products companies offer. Microsoft Windows is more compatible with third party software and hardware than any desktop OS on Earth, which is my sole reason for choosing it. Just because the EUC forces companies do certain things it knows the companies do not want to do, "or else", has no bearing on consumer benefit. This Siri thing is almost idiotic it's so infantile. But this is what the EUC does when the EU in Brussels becomes cash-strapped and needs a big infusion of cash. Some people get upset by "big companies" but it's the opposite when governments dwarf the size and scope of these companies, which is so obvious it hurts.... I mean you can't honestly believe that forcing Apple to do things with Siri it has its own reasons to decline is something that "opens up" Apple, do you? Say it aint' so...
    • Looks like many years since the request was made, a directory tree view finally may be added. https://github.com/files-community/Files/pull/18537
    • There's this from last year https://gist.github.com/threat...364659a8887841aa43deca4efd9 but nothing about a buffer overflow that MS somehow can't code against. No matter what, it makes sense to take a "protected by default" approach.
  • Recent Achievements

    • One Month Later
      sjbousquet earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      sjbousquet earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • First Post
      DragonOfMercy earned a badge
      First Post
    • First Post
      bella52 earned a badge
      First Post
    • Reacting Well
      Techinmay earned a badge
      Reacting Well
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      501
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      213
    3. 3
      +Edouard
      156
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      84
    5. 5
      FloatingFatMan
      72
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!