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So now what distro are we running for LTS desktops? (lemmy.zip)
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Ubuntu has too many problems for me to want to run it. However, it has occurred to me that there aren't a lot of distros that are like the Ubuntu LTS.

Basic requirements for a LTS:

  • at least 2 years of support
  • semi recent versions of applications like Chrome and Firefox (might consider flatpak)
  • a stable experience that isn't buggy
  • fast security updates

Distros considered:

  • Debian (stable)
  • Rocky Linux
  • openSUSE
  • Cent OS stream
  • Fedora

As far as I can tell none of the options listed are quite suitable. They are either to unstable or way to out of date. I like Rocky Linux but it doesn't seem to be desktop focused as far as I can tell. I would use Debian but Debian doesn't have the greatest security defaults. (No selinux profiles out of the box)

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[-] exanime@lemmy.today 1 points 6 months ago

I'm running Garuda as a daily driver for work and casual gaming. No problems

Before I was running debian and loved it as well

Ubuntu was a good intro but I left them when they made Unity default (and not ready imo) and was surprised to find I never missed it

[-] dvdnet62@feddit.nl 1 points 6 months ago

Kubuntu and other Ubuntu derivatives are okay. they still use apt/flatpak on their software center

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Not the official ones

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[-] GnomeComedy@beehaw.org 1 points 6 months ago

Rocky Linux would meet all of your needs easily and give you 10 years of support.

[-] boblemmy@lemmy.world 0 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Tails. It may not be designed for LTS, but it appears to be stable and secure.

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