Terminal interface Software setup Operating system configuration
Terminal interface Software setup Operating system configuration
I run Xubuntu - the regular desktop that functions well. I used KDE3 before it was discontinued with KDE4. Just don’t waste time fixing every odd behavior and reinventing things. Cinnamon works too. I don’t like Unity or Gnome very much.
On my desktop I rely on KDE Plasma after giving up LXDE. Theming with the newest GTK3 is quite challenging. On the laptop I tried LXDE from LXLE until I switched to i3 for better performance, less memory usage, and a more responsive virtual display—now it's the standard on my machine. I've also experimented with others. I liked LXQT (though I might prefer it over KDE), but it still needs refinement for daily use and has some issues with dual-screen wallpapers until then. I've used GNOME too, but found its interface feels more like a tablet than a traditional PC, and I wouldn't want to stick with it unless I fully embrace i3 for a more customized experience.
I like the concept of where Solus is being developed. They are independent and I can only agree with that. The main drawback is that their software repository isn’t as extensive as Ubuntu or Arch. The advantage is that it’s less likely to receive packages that either break the system or include malicious code. That’s part of the challenge when using an Arch-based distribution with the AUR. Besides, Solus’s repository is actually expanding quite a bit. As long as it includes all the essential software the general public would need, I believe their project has good potential for success. However, it could also struggle if they don’t maintain it properly.
I run CentOS 7 with GNOME on all my servers for simplicity compared to Debian or other distros. While technically switching to Fedora wouldn’t make much difference, it’s crucial here that my main operating system remains Windows 10 and CentOS serves as a secondary OS.