I recently decided to switch from Microsoft to Linux and started with a headless Ubuntu server as a seedbox and VPN, so I'm somewhat familiar with the command line interface. However, after installing Manjaro last week, I faced a ton of stability issues. My system wouldn't resume from sleep, forcing me to hard reboot constantly, and I could only log in about 30% of the time. Updates or installs often led to crashes, and I ended up facing a 'bad superblock' error. Even after switching to a different NVMe drive and trying CachyOS with Btrfs, I'm experiencing the same issues. I appreciate that my hardware might have some problems, but Windows seemed to run fine on this setup. Why is it that Linux feels so unstable?
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As a beginner, you might want to try a Debian-based distro like Linux Mint. It's more user-friendly and generally stable. Don't forget to disable secure boot in your BIOS as well!
Arch-based distros can be a bit wild, especially with rolling releases. I've found Ubuntu much more reliable, and it's a great choice for new users if you want something solid and stable. Trust me, save yourself the headache!
It's not that Linux is 'fragile.' It’s designed to be flexible and customizable. However, it does require a hands-on approach, especially when troubleshooting. If you're having issues, consider more beginner-friendly options that come with more automated solutions.
You switched from one Arch-based distro to another expecting a different result? That's a bold move! Honestly, drivers can be a real pain with Arch. For stability, just go with something like Ubuntu or Linux Mint at the start. It'll save you a lot of hassle!
It really sounds like a hardware issue might be the culprit. Things like a faulty motherboard or memory can cause unpredictable behavior in Linux. I've never had Linux corrupt my drives, so something else could be off here. Stick to what's known to work first.
Totally agree! The learning curve can be steep, especially with things like driver issues on Nvidia cards. It might be best to stick to more mainstream distros for now.