What distro do you use?
What distro do you use?
Manjaro KDE offers strong performance—why settle for something less?
I run a lightweight distribution called macOS, which is quite compact—I wonder if anyone else has heard of it... /s When I switch to Linux, I typically use OpenSUSE Tumbleweed or KDE Neon.
I've relied on Linux for years as my main operating system. It's rarely about colors or themes really—just functionality matters. The new rounded corners in 20.3 share some of the same problems Windows 11 has, like making resizing more difficult, though you can disable that setting. I think Mint should slow down its release pace. I'm not an expert, but it feels like everything is moving too fast and they're pushing out updates quickly. Each new version seems to require more manual installations, which isn't ideal. While a Debian-style schedule might help, the current approach keeps hitting those Ubuntu "system breaks" every time.
I don't believe it qualifies as a daily driver; it seems more like a side project. Right now I run KUbuntu mainly because certain hardware issues with Pop!_OS under KDE and Grub forced me to switch. I chose Kubuntu for its Windows-like default environment, which aligns better with my needs. Although I haven't used it much due to schoolwork and the hassle of constantly restarting for dual booting, I'm open to exploring Linux or virtualization if a more powerful machine or less busy schedule becomes available. For academic tasks, stability and ease of use are key, so Kubuntu still works well for me.
I rely on Debian Bullseye as my everyday system. My choice comes from two reasons; I already had some experience with Debian from Raspberry Pi, and I prefer to create everything from scratch without unnecessary pre-installed software. Gaming is another area where performance often exceeds Windows, sometimes even surpassing it. For other tasks like studying, work, and video editing, I find Linux's flexibility a major plus. While I know most things can be done on Windows, I feel Windows complicates things unnecessarily. The real benefit of Linux is its openness and scripting capabilities. People often think Linux has a steep learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes very rewarding. After mastering the basics, you'll wonder why you didn't switch sooner. What I enjoy most is automating repetitive tasks—sorting data, syncing files, downloading videos, and setting up notifications—all through scripts and cron jobs. If you're curious about technology and have enough time, give it a try!
I run Kubuntu and built a multiboot USB using Yummi UEFI. I tried several distros, but vanilla Debian kept having issues with the Wi-Fi driver. Since I’m not very experienced, fixing those wasn’t easy. The same problems appeared across most of the Debian versions; newer Wi-Fi cards made things worse. Kubuntu worked right away without any adjustments needed from me. Everything came in perfectly. The preinstalled KDE apps performed well and everything felt familiar. The Kubuntu layout looked like a classic Windows setup, with no odd taskbars or menus. Updating was simple via terminal or the software app. I’ve used Linux Mint before—it works okay—but I don’t prefer its Cinnamon desktop. It seems a bit whimsical to me. I really like Breeze Dark as a theme and enjoy customizing the taskbar with widgets for apps like Firefox, FileZilla, or whatever you use often, just like on Windows.
I'm using Linux Mint 20.3 with Cinnamon as my preferred desktop environment. Mint serves as the main platform for Cinnamon, and I've experimented with other DEs but they didn't suit me like Cinnamon does. I'm looking for something straightforward that doesn't feel too complex (similar to Plasma) and not too extreme (unlike Gnome).