What Linux Distro should I use?
What Linux Distro should I use?
This remains valid with Windows 10. You might prefer a Linux distribution for various reasons.
You're looking to use Linux for your new setup to save money, and you're interested in trying it out since you've heard positive feedback about it.
It seems a fresh installation will likely come with a Windows license, as Linux doesn’t meet my standards. The community feels immature, software quality is poor, and the kernel lacks stability. Windows clearly outperforms it across the board. While alternatives like FreeBSD exist, they’re still free but not worth the effort for me personally.
Do you genuinely believe the Linux kernel is insecure and unstable? If so, why would nearly all servers choose Linux over Windows? Even Microsoft operates some Linux-based servers. Many software options offer excellent quality, and labeling the community as immature is not wise. I’ve personally used Xubuntu since 2008.
What operating systems are you using? I’m not very familiar with music production beyond Audacity, but I’m aware of several tools for creating audio and video. For images, GIMP works well; if needed, you can use Photoshop via Wine. When it comes to videos, options include Kdenlive, Celerra, or DaVinci Resolve.
Presently OpenBSD, FreeBSD and Solaris (illumos) are in use. I’m weighing a shift away from FreeBSD servers since they can be quite troublesome to maintain unless I adhere strictly to the built-in compiler settings. GIMP doesn’t match Windows or macOS picture editors in terms of ease of use or capabilities—though it might suffice for some users, it still trails behind. Yes, I could try mimicking Windows, but why choose Linux then? Raw photo tools like Darktable exist, yet none come close to their desktop counterparts. I acknowledge Kdenlive works adequately.
I’m unfamiliar with DaVinci Resolve, so I might be mistaken about this. They’re suggesting they’ll run it on Windows, but I understand some people think Windows isn’t a good choice for software. Using Windows apps isn’t necessarily better across different operating systems.