Hey everyone, it's 2 AM and I'm still unsure about which Linux distribution to pick. I've got some experience with Ubuntu, but it crashed while I was trying to set up a Hackintosh. I've been involved in Cybersecurity and IT for a while, and I've mainly used a Mac on my Apple machine, plus Windows for work. Now, I'm really looking for freedom with my setup.
I'm considering Arch because it seems like the cool option and I'd certainly learn a lot from it. However, I mainly want a system that's stable, secure, and reliable. I figure if I can get a working system, I can always explore VMs or bootable sticks with other distros later.
I've heard about systemd, but the distro chooser recommended Devuan, while a friend swears by Void Linux. It seems like there's a lot of debate over Runit vs. SysVinit vs. systemd. On the security side, I've come across Tails and Qubes OS, and I'm particularly intrigued by Qubes. There's also CachyOS with its own secure browser that's preconfigured.
Should I just follow the trend and try Mint? But I'm leaning towards Arch for that Hyprland desktop environment. And what about the new Debian version that's supposedly coming out soon? Should I stick with good old Debian instead?
I'd like to sync data with Syncthing and definitely plan on backing up before messing around. Maybe I should just embrace being unique and go for NixOS? Will it suit me as my first daily Linux system? Any advice on where to start would be greatly appreciated!
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Honestly, you’re overthinking it a bit! Start with a distro like Ubuntu or Mint. They're user-friendly and perfect for learning Linux basics. As you get comfortable, you can explore other options and see what works best for you. It's all about figuring out your workflow and preferences first!
Exactly! Just pick one, get started, and you can always change later. Don't let the decision paralyze you.