Advocating for AtlasOS is unwise.
Advocating for AtlasOS is unwise.
Ubuntu has always been the only distribution that works perfectly on any hardware I've tried. Until version 22.04, that was true. However, I'm asking you to locate a PC that supports Ubuntu 20.04 without issues. By then, Ubuntu had become the most reliable option. Linux Mint caused many problems when I first attempted it on a laptop, and even after a second effort, no one here could assist me effectively—especially not the Linux Mint community, which didn't provide clear guidance for beginners. I'm frustrated that Ubuntu introduced Snaps, making it slow and frustrating. This is why I switched to Mint, but its 20.04 release still lacks that snapping feature. I've used Ubuntu for nearly 15 years, but Linux Mint isn’t a flawless solution either. They need more work to match Ubuntu’s broad hardware compatibility.
My results are satisfactory even when mitigations are active on older quad-core systems. However, I haven't evaluated dual-core devices.
I am still absolutely not convinced till i actually see the affects for myself I mean ive dailyed android 4 and 5 from 2014 - 2020 and android 8 from 2020 - 2021, no viruses no nothing, my current phone is android 11 and i am willingly not updating it cause i do not want more shitty bloatware or even worse cpu throttling, still no viruses i determine what the hell i wanna trust and what i dont based on personal experience, and based on my personal experience i still do not belive any of this spectre meltdown crap nor any random viruses that i didnt just download myself like an idiot. I use the same philosophy for my oc shenanigans, i dont trust safe voltages until i see the affects for myself or theres VALID PROOF of degradation above said voltage, and whaddaya know while all the morons are running theyre westmere xeons at a pathetic 3200-3400 uncore at 1.35v vtt im enjoying the benifits of 3900-4000 uncore at 1.45-1.55v vtt with no degradation Im talking gaming performance Think ill just leave that up to the customers then, but w10 ltsc gonna keep being updated till like 2032 or something
This remains a weak perspective… it was discussed weeks ago in another conversation and now it’s resurfacing. It’s similar to dismissing seatbelts because you haven’t been in an accident and prefer the hassle they cause. “Only when I personally experience the advantage will I use one.” Unfortunately, by then it might already be too late—you’ve likely been harmed and may never need a seatbelt again. Or it’s akin to claiming humans can’t breathe underwater until you try it yourself. Unfortunately, you’ll get one chance, but it won’t succeed. Relying solely on internet security based on personal experience isn’t wise, especially since you’re unsure if you’ve been targeted. Just because no one has acted to convince you otherwise doesn’t rule out hidden threats like key loggers running silently on your device for years. Updating systems is crucial to guard against risks, though it can introduce new issues. It’s a constant game of cat and mouse, but ignoring the problem isn’t a viable solution.
I've faced several problems with Mint that were quite bothersome. Previously, I attempted to install it on a living room PC where I mostly use Plex, and occasionally play games. For some reason, the software didn't function properly there, and one issue that repeatedly disrupted my system was ensuring the OS could handle NTFS-formatted drives—something that works smoothly with other distributions by just enabling NTFS-3g. Mint also caused my laptop to have keyboard issues after a short period of use, requiring me to modify the grub bootloader arguments. This limitation meant I could only run distros that used Grub as the bootloader, not systemd. I’m considering Fedora over Ubuntu for its overall performance, though I’ve run into snaps installation problems there. Setting up Fedora on my basic laptop is particularly time-consuming, involving KDE, Flathub updates, RPM fusion repos, and media codecs—especially problematic with AMD GPUs. While I appreciate Fedora, I’d rather avoid it for now. Garuda and EndeavourOS remain my preferred choices for desktop environments.
I understand the effort to disable Defender—it uses a lot of memory, runs constantly even with minor disk activity, and drains CPU usage heavily on the main thread. Yet, I don’t see the value in disabling protections against advanced threats like Spectre or Meltdown. I prefer Manjaro, but finding work tools that run smoothly has been difficult. I’m part of the “never W11” group, so I’ll quietly test something at home when support ends.
This situation highlights how often we encounter the same issues with each Windows update cycle. It's amusing how people react strongly to changes, especially when it comes to moving from one version to another. Many seem overly attached to 10, making it hard for them to adapt to newer releases. I suspect those who switched to Linux just to skip updates didn't stick around long-term, and this trend is likely to continue.
If it's your only option, there's nothing that can be done about that. I'm not going to judge someone for trying to game on what they have. I had a Vista laptop with a 2GHz Pentium Dual-Core, 3GB of RAM, and 250GB HDD using Intel 945G on-board graphics (as in, on the motherboard). I got between 5 and 25 fps in League of Legends depending on what was happening on screen with settings turned down to low - usually around 18fps average - and I lived with it for years. I was lucky to get 30fps in beta Minecraft using Fast graphics at only 8 chunks render distance. The most advanced game I ever successfully played on that thing was Spore at minimum settings. I tried playing Battlefield 3 on it once, and I got nowhere fast. If it's all you've got, it's all you've got.