What Linux Distro Should I Try Next?

September 26, 2025 5 answers
Asked by CuriousCoder92
I've been hopping between different Linux distributions recently and I'm not sure what to try next. So far, I've experimented with Linux Mint, Pop!_OS (which I didn't like), then tried Fedora with both Gnome and KDE. I even gave Arch a shot but went back to Fedora. I've also tried Nobara and Cachy OS. I'm looking for suggestions on what might be a good distro to try next that fits what I'm used to or is worth exploring.

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CommunityGuru
You might want to clarify what you do on your PC to get better suggestions. Whatโ€™s your usage like?

CuriousCoder92: Mainly gaming, Spotify, and a bit of video editing.

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HelpfulHarry
Consider trying an independent distro like OpenSUSE Tumbleweed or Solus. Theyโ€™ve got strong communities and are quite customizable!

GamerGeek77: What about Omarchy?

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LoneWolfTech
Honestly, just go with whatever you feel like. If you're distro hopping, it really is kind of a toss-up. I've stuck with the same distro for over 20 years but I still play around with others on different machines. Just have fun with it!

CuriousCoder92: I just wanna try something but I'm not sure what...

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DistroExplorer77
How about giving Slackware or Void a shot? They're quite different and can be fun! Enjoy the journey!

NerdyNomad88: No thanks, I think I'll pass.

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ResourceWizard
What are you specifically looking for? If you want to dive into security, Red Hat could be a solid choice. For something super customizable, you might enjoy Gentoo or Slackware. But it really depends on your workflow and what you need.

CuriousCoder92: I just want a distro that works and doesnโ€™t break with updates, plus customizable and community-supported.

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