Manjaro vs PopOS
Manjaro vs PopOS
You're considering several options for your Linux experience. Besides Manjaro and PopOS, think about how you want to use your system—gaming, coding, or a mix. Also, evaluate the stability of each distro and whether it supports your hardware setup like Radeon and Ryzen. Don't forget to check community support and updates for long-term reliability.
It doesn't really matter, but Debian-based systems such as Ubuntu and Pop!_OS usually offer better software support and more community involvement. Consider starting with one of these as your first operating system. You can also test them on a live disk or virtual machine to see which you prefer.
Both systems appear quite reliable to me. I've tested them using a pendrive, and neither encountered any issues. I don’t have any experience with support. Edit: typo
Compare Ubuntu non-LTS with LTS versions; the latter offers four years of support. In Arch-based OSes, security updates are rarely provided.
The four-year cycle applies to a specific release, but there remains backing for the upcoming one, similar to Windows. Arch Linux follows a rolling release model, meaning there’s no fixed version—so for security patches, you must keep the newest updates. This approach can cause more issues compared to a distribution with regular releases. The update window isn’t a fair measure since both offer continuous security improvements if you upgrade to the latest version.
now that i think about it arch maybe for more experienced users |:
I'm not completely new to Linux because we use Debian at work, but I still struggle to grasp what sets different distros apart beyond the desktop environment. I know some have built-in software or better driver support, but is that really the main difference? I update my system quickly so security shouldn't be a problem. My main concern is having a smooth experience.