I've been on quite the journey with Linux, starting from Windows 11 and eventually moving to Ubuntu because of its customizable options and Windows' frequent bugs. After trying out multiple distros, I landed on Arch Linux with Hyprland and really liked it at first. However, I've been hitting a wall with various bugs that I never encountered on other distros, plus some applications like Modrinth (especially non-flatpak versions) are causing lag and connectivity issues. I'm also finding that a lot of my favorite apps don't have native support on Arch, requiring me to compile them. Given all this, should I consider switching to a more user-friendly distro? If so, which ones would work best with Hyprland, and support .Deb packages? My main activities include programming, video and photo editing, gaming, and browsing.
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You might want to check out Fedora. It's pretty stable and generally has good compatibility with a wide range of software. Plus, it offers a balance between being current and reliable, making it a great transition from Arch.
Debian is a solid choice, especially for stability. It doesn’t use the aggressive rolling release model like Arch, so you might find it to be more reliable for your daily use. Plus, you can get the latest features with a bit of workaround.
What about PikaOS? I saw a suggestion about it, and it seems like it could be a good fit. Any thoughts on that?