Hey everyone! I'm trying to choose between OpenSUSE Leap and Fedora for my personal use, which mainly involves watching lectures, browsing the internet, working on essays and presentations, and some light gaming or streaming. Stability and reliability are my top priorities since I don't want to constantly deal with issues, especially after updates. I'm aware that Fedora can be a bit fragile post-update, and I've had my share of difficulties with Arch Linux, so I'm hesitant about it too. I'm looking for an operating system that doesn't require frequent updates—something stable and easy to use that can handle tasks offline as well. Also, aesthetics matter to me; I prefer a more modern look without overly complicated interfaces. Any experiences or recommendations? Thanks!
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Leap and Fedora serve different purposes. Leap is known for its infrequent updates, which can mean outdated packages, while Fedora is generally more up-to-date but might come with the risk of issues after updates. If you need something low-maintenance, consider Ubuntu LTS due to its solid support and documentation. However, if you have AMD graphics, you might also look into Fedora’s Kinoite or OpenSUSE's Kalpa. For the safest bet with minimal updates, steer clear of rolling releases like Tumbleweed, Arch, or Manjaro.
Have you thought about trying Nobara Linux? It's a variant of Fedora and it's known for being very user-friendly—everything works well right out of the box which might suit your needs. That said, I remember trying OpenSUSE a while back and it didn't impress me much, but I've heard they've made significant improvements since!
Nobara sounds interesting! I'll look into that too while I weigh my options. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the tip! I was leaning towards something stable. I hadn't heard about Kinoite, so I’ll definitely check that out.