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If you have been using Linux for +10 years, what are you using now?

Been using Linux for over a decade, and last few years Ubuntu (on desktops/laptops), plus Debian on servers, but been looking to switch to something less "Canonical"-y for a long time (since the Amazon search fiasco, pretty much).

Appreciate recommendations or just an interesting discussion about people's experiences, there are no wrong answers.

Edit: Thanks for the lots of interesting answers and discussions. I will try a few of the suggestions in a VM.

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[–] OhVenus_Baby@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

This seems like the way that and maybe an immutable. Mint is just so damn intuitive which is why I keep going back. Nothing else makes a machine work with you than mint. Others you have to work against.

I still believe my ask is on point. Some distros like Ubuntu based move system folder locations every few years. I don't like a changing pc. I hate having to keep up with things. I'm a jump in and know how. I do wildly appreciate your XY link and think ultimately I do that often none the less. Thanks.