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I've been using Linux on my laptops and servers for years, but finally switched my desktop computer to Linux a few weeks ago. It was my last computer not runnin
by errantmind 5y ago
I've been using Linux on my laptops and servers for years, but finally switched my desktop computer to Linux a few weeks ago. It was my last computer not running Linux.
I had played around with Gentoo years ago but decided on Arch. It has been great. I'm using Suckless software and it is easier than ever with Bakkeby's flexipatch system to try out all the different patches.
Admittedly, it isn't for everyone. Most people I know (including devs) don't care to go relatively deep into the bowels of their OS, but I've enjoyed it and now have an extremely responsive setup that I'll use for years.
I consider it an investment, it isn't going to spy on me or change out from under me. It feels tailor fitted to me in how it does everything I want it to, but nothing more (or less).
I'm tired of the bullshit I've had to deal with on Windows over the years. This time, enough is actually enough. I'm out and not coming back. 2022 is the year of the Linux desktop, for me anyway.
- rubicks 5y agoSuckless Term for the win; it's my terminal emulator of choice when I don't need a scrollable buffer. It's light and fast while supporting all the standard escape codes. If that weren't enough, the source is a minimalist masterpiece.