So we can clearly see the most popular distros and the reasons why people use them, please follow this format:

  • Write the name of the Linux distro as a first-level comment.
  • Reply to that comment with each reason you like the distro as a separate answer.

For example:

  • Distro (first-level comment)
    • Reason (one answer)
    • Other reason (a different answer)

We’re looking to create a comprehensive list of the most popular Linux distributions and the reasons why people use them. Please don’t duplicate options.

    • pixeled@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 year ago

      Genuine interest, being an Arch user myself: why pick EndeavourOS over Arch? What does it do extra/differently?

      • ProtonBadger@lemmy.ca
        2·
        1 year ago

        I picked Endeavour because some friends were waiting for me to get online, so I had to hit the ground running with some good defaults. I could really have picked any distro, I’m flexible but Endeavour was lauded for a quick install and I wanted to try an Arch distrib. I was up with KDE, Steam, NV drivers and Discord in 20min so it was good.

        I customized it more in the following weeks, like I’d do with any distro. Now I’ve heard about Garuda I kinda regret I didn’t go that way. I’d like that BTRSF+snapshots option but I don’t have patience to set that up for the time being - either converting the FS and setting up grub myself or reinstalling with Garuda, seems like a hassle for now.