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Fedora holds hidden value.

Fedora holds hidden value.

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_PartyPotato_
Member
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10-04-2022, 01:10 PM
#1
I understand fedora has some challenges (mainly with dnf), yet I really appreciate it. The 6.1.3 kernel, gnome 43, and its stability make it stand out as the best option? What more could be better?
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_PartyPotato_
10-04-2022, 01:10 PM #1

I understand fedora has some challenges (mainly with dnf), yet I really appreciate it. The 6.1.3 kernel, gnome 43, and its stability make it stand out as the best option? What more could be better?

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Peleg935
Junior Member
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10-05-2022, 05:07 PM
#2
Strictly speaking, nothing but a gnome.
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Peleg935
10-05-2022, 05:07 PM #2

Strictly speaking, nothing but a gnome.

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Billxar
Member
64
10-05-2022, 06:21 PM
#3
gnome doesn't like me. I'm not sure how to run fedora for more than a week before the interface crashes. Plus, picking a linux distribution feels just like choosing your shirt color. You could write the same thing about every semi-popular distro out there. As for something factual, the docs for ubuntu and its variants, plus the arch wiki, are really frustrating. It's a total annoyance, but I especially dislike the name of the software manager—it should have been something else.
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Billxar
10-05-2022, 06:21 PM #3

gnome doesn't like me. I'm not sure how to run fedora for more than a week before the interface crashes. Plus, picking a linux distribution feels just like choosing your shirt color. You could write the same thing about every semi-popular distro out there. As for something factual, the docs for ubuntu and its variants, plus the arch wiki, are really frustrating. It's a total annoyance, but I especially dislike the name of the software manager—it should have been something else.

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mylesharley
Member
139
10-05-2022, 06:57 PM
#4
I'm in agreement and it's impressive how secure it is. I often question why it isn't labeled a beginner distro, since it's surprisingly easy to use.
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mylesharley
10-05-2022, 06:57 PM #4

I'm in agreement and it's impressive how secure it is. I often question why it isn't labeled a beginner distro, since it's surprisingly easy to use.

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iWonderTiger
Member
137
10-07-2022, 06:46 AM
#5
Adjust based on the situation. Avoid elevating anything in life to perfection, or it might backfire. Choose the operating system that suits your needs best.
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iWonderTiger
10-07-2022, 06:46 AM #5

Adjust based on the situation. Avoid elevating anything in life to perfection, or it might backfire. Choose the operating system that suits your needs best.

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coolman9222
Posting Freak
754
10-07-2022, 02:30 PM
#6
Linux generally dislikes me. I’m the one who breaks bootloaders by agreeing to install updates.
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coolman9222
10-07-2022, 02:30 PM #6

Linux generally dislikes me. I’m the one who breaks bootloaders by agreeing to install updates.

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ladymorepork
Posting Freak
791
10-07-2022, 04:29 PM
#7
The usual issue of forgetting to update the grub config comes up often. It’s really common, especially when I was younger. It felt amazing back then, but it’s pushed me toward simpler choices. Ubuntu has all the drivers and apt is straightforward for beginners because it uses clear language. Linux is flexible—you can get the security and stability you want by choosing what suits you. Arch has been a great teacher, and in about three to four weeks since installing Arch Linux, I’ve learned more about Linux than in eight years. TL;DR, if you want to dive deeper, consider Gentoo next.
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ladymorepork
10-07-2022, 04:29 PM #7

The usual issue of forgetting to update the grub config comes up often. It’s really common, especially when I was younger. It felt amazing back then, but it’s pushed me toward simpler choices. Ubuntu has all the drivers and apt is straightforward for beginners because it uses clear language. Linux is flexible—you can get the security and stability you want by choosing what suits you. Arch has been a great teacher, and in about three to four weeks since installing Arch Linux, I’ve learned more about Linux than in eight years. TL;DR, if you want to dive deeper, consider Gentoo next.

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Ninjas_R_OP
Senior Member
743
10-07-2022, 10:08 PM
#8
Swap it out then
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Ninjas_R_OP
10-07-2022, 10:08 PM #8

Swap it out then

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Jasper5234
Junior Member
5
10-08-2022, 04:37 AM
#9
I agree with that, it’s Debian. I don’t like changing the default desktop environment across different distros—it usually causes issues. It’s simpler to stick with a distribution that supports the desktop environment and features you prefer. I have no problem with Fedora, except for gnome and dnf.
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Jasper5234
10-08-2022, 04:37 AM #9

I agree with that, it’s Debian. I don’t like changing the default desktop environment across different distros—it usually causes issues. It’s simpler to stick with a distribution that supports the desktop environment and features you prefer. I have no problem with Fedora, except for gnome and dnf.

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louie018
Posting Freak
824
10-09-2022, 08:35 AM
#10
other distributions can handle this too. fedora, debian, ubuntu are just a few examples. many users run multiple distributions on their systems, and some don’t include a desktop environment at all (like arch, gentoo, or most server versions of ubuntu and debian). this means you often need to swap in a desktop environment if you want a graphical interface. I usually install xfce on my ubuntu server for stability. Compared to the pre-installed DE, it feels more streamlined with fewer programs and simpler themes.
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louie018
10-09-2022, 08:35 AM #10

other distributions can handle this too. fedora, debian, ubuntu are just a few examples. many users run multiple distributions on their systems, and some don’t include a desktop environment at all (like arch, gentoo, or most server versions of ubuntu and debian). this means you often need to swap in a desktop environment if you want a graphical interface. I usually install xfce on my ubuntu server for stability. Compared to the pre-installed DE, it feels more streamlined with fewer programs and simpler themes.

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