While working on my NixOS configuration, I've been thinking about how much is actually needed for a complete graphical Linux distribution. I have a main PC that I need with a graphical session, but I'm also using a school laptop where I only need basic functionalities: git for version control and a text editor. I'm familiar with Obsidian but am considering switching to neovim. I definitely don't want any unnecessary graphical sessions or bloat; I'm planning to log in to TTY, jot down some notes, and commit to git. Given this setup, what lightweight Linux distribution would you recommend? I'm considering Gentoo, Alpine, or sticking with NixOS just because I like it.
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If you're looking for a minimal setup, Vanilla Gnome can provide a straightforward, no-frills desktop environment. But keep in mind that desktop environments can add bloat, so if you're really aiming to keep it light, you might want to stick with TTY apps only.
Gentoo can be really enjoyable but be prepared to spend a lot of time compiling packages. Alpine is also a solid choice, but I’d suggest trying Void Linux with musl instead. The key difference is in their initialization systems: OpenRC for Alpine or Runit for Void. As for NixOS, I haven't tried it myself because I thought I'd need to learn a whole new language. Would it be worth it?”,
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