Hey everyone! I'm a 16-year-old about to start college, and I'm really fed up with how slow Windows makes my device because of all the bloat. I'm considering switching to Void OS after trying out Mint, which seemed decent but I'm searching for something more efficient. I've got three main questions: Since Void isn't based on any Linux distribution, how do I get the 'holy trilogy' of apps—Discord, VSCode, and Sober—up and running? I read that it's lightweight and has a simple look, but I'm curious how it handles these applications. Also, if it doesn't work out or if I can't use these apps, I might look at CachyOS. Lastly, how would I go about updating drivers in Void OS?
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Instead of jumping straight to Void OS, have you thought about sticking with Mint? It’s a solid choice. A lot of us find that once we find a distro that works for us, we don’t feel the need to keep switching. Just a thought!
For apps, just download Flatpak and you can grab pretty much anything you need from Flathub. As for drivers in Void, they’re managed through the kernel, so you should be good to go.
You can just use Flatpak for all your favorite apps on Void. It’s super easy! I’m on Fedora myself, but Flatpak works great for installing apps across different distros.
Nice! I’m trying to get Fedora set up, but without a thumb drive, it’s a challenge. Flatpak sounds like a good option to explore!
Honestly, Windows can slow down a device, but consider the whole picture: it takes space but doesn’t necessarily make it slow. Have a look at Fedora or CachyOS too—those are my favorites!
If you need something that just works while you’re studying, I’d stick with either Mint, Kubuntu LTS, or Fedora. Those options are great for stability! You can always experiment with niche distros in a VM later if you want.
I agree! I switched to Mint and never looked back. I’ve tried a few others in VMs but felt no need to switch from something that just works well for me.