I'm currently using Pop! OS on my Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9, and although I like it, the Cosmic desktop environment is still in early development with some annoying bugs. They say it might take 1-2 years to resolve these issues, and I need a reliable system sooner. Since I have an Nvidia graphics card, I know that Linux sometimes struggles with compatibility. What are some good Linux distributions that cater to research, physics computations, coding, or engineering tasks, and support Nvidia out of the box?
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Honestly, any distro can work for scientific research, but it depends on your specific needs. For instance, some users prefer Oracle or CentOS. I've found Nvidia's support to be solid on AlmaLinux, which is what my company uses. You might also want to look into Ubuntu, especially for GPU and AI work, since it’s well-supported by many vendors. Fedora’s Scientific Lab and Scibuntu are also great options if you're focused on scientific applications!
If you're looking for alternatives, you might want to check out CachyOS. It's Arch-based and supports encrypted boot, which is a nice feature not found in many distros. It's gaining popularity among researchers, so it could be a good fit for you!
CachyOS sounds interesting! I was considering Endeavour too, but I haven't tested them yet. Thanks for the suggestion!