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Any Linux/FOSS fans here?
« on: January 14, 2022, 04:07:09 PM »
I started using Linux about 5 years ago (Mint was my first choice and I still recommend it highly). However, I’ve been running Pop OS as my daily driver, and have been taking a more serious move towards the open source world as big tech has gotten way out of control and should be avoided all costs. 

Offline Yeti

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Re: Any Linux/FOSS fans here?
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2022, 04:10:51 PM »
I switched to Linux back in 2016 when Windows XP was deprecated (or rather, all the browsers available for XP gave notifications that they were no longer supported). I decided it was the right time to jump to Linux, having played around with it for many years. I installed Ubuntu and have used that ever since, and have been very happy with the experience. I would recommend it to anyone. Most of my computers run Ubuntu, but I have one that runs Mint, which I think is clearly better than Ubuntu but I have sort of a nostalgic attachment to Ubuntu because it's really the oldest mainstream Linux distro that is still around, and is by far the largest one to this day. Both Ubuntu and Mint run well and do everything I need them to do, and I have never paid one shiny, glimmering penny for any of the software applications on any of my computers.


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Re: Any Linux/FOSS fans here?
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2022, 04:12:49 PM »
Yes, Linux Mint is one of my favorites. I used to play with a lot of old computers and got some puppy linux distros that run well even on old hardware. I also like Zorin OS, specially for new users to Linux.

Re: Any Linux/FOSS fans here?
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2022, 04:32:34 PM »
I’ve used both Ubuntu and Zorin and have enjoyed them both. The only problem I have with Linux (IMHO) is finding a distro I can settle with. But that’s more of a personal issue :laugh1:.

Re: Any Linux/FOSS fans here?
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2022, 05:14:19 PM »
Yes. I always have used Debian based distros. For phones F-Droid is pretty neat, a lot of interesting projects on there.