Which Linux distribution do you prefer?

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  1. 1. What do you use?

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.....

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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. ;)

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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.

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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.

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On 28/05/2026 at 17:38, Gl1tterUnic0rns said:

I am loving pop!_OS

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

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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

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