cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34247715

Curious on the experiences of those recently migrating to Linux from Windows 10, Intel-based MacOS, etc. How is it being on Linux? Anything surprise or frustrate you?

  • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    Buddy of mine decided to switch to Debian like a month ago, I warned him it’s Linux but “raw” and warned him of outdated packages an such, he said no worries.

    Less “outdated” and more “this version of [insert software package] is stable, secure, and works well”, which is the entire ethos of Debian to begin with. It’s reliable specifically because of that, and is part of why it’s so popular as a server OS. If you want new versions of everything, then Debian is not for you.

    That said, your buddy is a moron.

    • ohshit604@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      13 hours ago

      which is the entire ethos of Debian to begin with. It’s reliable specifically because of that, and is part of why it’s so popular as a server OS.

      Hell it makes great for a desktop OS as well! I suggested Linux Mint or Kubuntu initially then he asked what distro I use.

      That said, your buddy is a moron.

      No disagreements on that one.

      • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        11 hours ago

        Hell it makes great for a desktop OS as well! I suggested Linux Mint or Kubuntu initially then he asked what distro I use.

        Preach. I run LMDE 6 on my gaming PC (rock solid even with me dicking around under the hood) and LMDE 7 on my laptop.