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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Your Most Frustrating Configuration Experience? (lemmy.ml)

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What software have you found particularly frustrating or difficult to configure on Linux?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Debian is about as perfect as you can get for a headless server.

You have me curious again after hearing you’ve tried everything. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl. It’s not like I can’t switch to Arch later. It’ll be just as much of a pain in the ass later as it will sooner, and I just might find a new favorite OS. LOL. Plus, I do dig Gnome, and I think it’s probably a better DE for a HTPC than KDE.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

TBF I've never configured an Arch system from scratch, so maybe it's me that's missing out.

The thing about Fedora that got me to stop switching, was that it just felt more adult then the various and fashionable Ubuntu based distros, or any other well regarded distro I used over the years. The right mix of stability and new features/support, pretty much out of the box.

Also, after tweaking Gnome a little bit for a more Windows 10 dock/bar style launcher/menu, it's been perfect for me. Think I've been rolling with it since 38 now.

Anyways, best of luck with your new box.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks for all of the feedback. I have about a week to decide before all the parts get here.