What distros would you recommend for use on a (non-gaming) Laptop?

3 years ago by Gamer153 to c/linux

I would prefer something based on Debian, like Ubuntu or PopOS, but I'm open for other suggestions as well, as I'm looking for a distro to daily-drive on my new Framework laptop.

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tufek 6 points 3 years ago

Why not directly Debian ?

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wildbus8979 2 points 3 years ago

This is the way. Why go through middle man when you can go straight to the source.

Just remember, stable is for servers, testing is for workstations.

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9488fcea02a9 2 points 3 years ago

Stable isnt just "for servers". I run stable on my laptop as well

OP said they dont need it for gaming, so you dont need the latest, shiniest things. Stable + backports should be good enough for most people unless you're doing some really specialized work

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uglytruck 1 point 3 years ago

Exactly. The newest LTS just released. Not cutting edge, but well supported and very stable.

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uglytruck 1 point 3 years ago

Exactly. The newest LTS just released. Not cutting edge, but well supported and very stable.

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