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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I use Manjaro and based on the downvotes I received when mentioning it around here, I can assure that you are excused and you can give me this crown.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol same. When I installed Manjaro it was a popular choice, but in the past couple years sentiment has really turned against it. I haven't experienced any of the problems people claim it has, so I can't be arsed to distro hop again.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Exactly where I'm at. I've had no issues with it, I have my home computer all set up and customized over the last 3 years, I'm not doing that again just to say that I'm on a different distro unless something goes very wrong.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I understand the criticisms of manjaro, and don't recommend it to people, but it seems to be the only distro to work with my hardware/software without issue. So for now, here I am.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Manjaro is great. I keep on coming back to it time to time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Fantastic distro.

None of the criticisms people have against it affect me.