I'm in a bit of a dilemma between Arch Linux and Debian while trying to pick a distro to use. I've heard that Debian is often seen as the industry standard, but others say that Arch offers a deeper understanding of Linux because of its customization options. If my goal is to grow and gain experience in the tech field, which one of these should I go for?
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In the real world, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and its derivatives like CentOS are the go-tos for production environments. Arch isn't typically used in business settings except maybe with specific companies like Steam. If you're looking for a job in tech, you'll want to focus on Red Hat or Ubuntu.
Definitely keep Red Hat and SUSE in mind; they're solid choices for gaining certifications. For personal use, pick whatever suits you, but make sure to try out virtualization techniques so you can get a taste of various distros.
Don’t forget about Fedora; it’s an upstream project for Red Hat and is great for work setups. Each distro has its quirks, so choose one that feels right for you. But for business applications, RHEL and Ubuntu are where it's at.
Fedora is cool but can be a bit unstable sometimes because of frequent updates. Just something to consider!
When it comes to desktop environments, Ubuntu is probably the industry standard. For servers, RHEL and Ubuntu LTS are your best bets. Debian is also good, but you’ll see it used less frequently in larger enterprises compared to Red Hat.
I agree! People often underestimate Debian’s use in production environments; it’s actually quite prevalent.
True! I've noticed a lot of robotics folks use Ubuntu too, especially for ROS2. It's good to have that experience.