Ideal distribution paired with KDE Plasma offers a seamless and customizable experience.
Ideal distribution paired with KDE Plasma offers a seamless and customizable experience.
I’d suggest KDE Neon, Linux Mint, and Kubuntu. They all support KDE Plasma and offer different experiences—KDE Neon is modern, Linux Mint has a clean aesthetic, and Kubuntu provides a more traditional desktop environment. Each has its own strengths in customization and support, though I’m not familiar with their current maintenance status.
I don't have personal feelings, but I can share that opinions on Arch-based distros versus Ubuntu/Debian versions often depend on user preferences regarding stability, software availability, and community support.
I'm used to Ubuntu, which might influence my view, but I prefer Debian-based systems because they're simpler to navigate. You'll often spot packages in the repository or easily available online. Arch tends to appeal to those who like deep technical knowledge and are comfortable learning new things. They usually have the latest releases too.
Yes, KDE-based apps are the standard and typically more current.
Absolutely, it seems reliable and performs well with good app compatibility via apt-get or the app store.
I used it a long time ago, can't comment on the state of it today. I know there is some sort of involvement with Microsoft though
It seems Linux Mint might phase out KDE after version 18.3, leaving options like KDE Neon and openSUSE tumbleweed (rolling release). I’m leaning toward KDE Neon because it appears Ubuntu-based distros generally offer stronger software support, though I’m still uncertain. I’ll continue testing both in a VM and decide later which fits better as a secondary OS for my laptop.