I'm working on a project to minimize our reliance on US software vendors like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and others. We've managed to find various options for cloud services and server distributions, but I'm on the lookout for end-user focused Linux desktop distributions that are based outside the US. Besides Ubuntu, what are some prominent alternatives?
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Honestly, when you move away from Windows and Apple, finding user-friendly Linux options can be tricky. Most people struggle to navigate even basic tasks. If you're looking for something a bit easier for regular users, Linux might be a bit of a jump for some.
SUSE is a solid alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. They're based in Germany and Luxembourg and offer paid support plans. It's similar in structure to RHEL, using RPM packages. Worth trying out if you need something robust!
I've never tried SUSE, but it's now on my list! Excited to test it out.
Exactly! Plus, we've got a lot of Mac users, so figuring out identity management will be a whole new challenge.