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

  • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet
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    13 months ago

    That’s great to hear. I’d miss the AUR, but I think I’ll just try Fedora out for this build. I want to play with the computer, not tinker with the OS.

    • circuscritic
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      13 months ago

      Oh, just FYI I don’t game, so if there are some HDR features for gaming you’re hoping for, I can’t speak to that.

      • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet
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        13 months ago

        Yes, I’m going to use it as a couch console, web browser player for MLB games, and a streaming machine. I did a bunch of reading after posting my last comment and decided that I’ll just stick with Arch. Fedora sounds alluring for the simplicity, but I think I’ll miss the AUR and the rolling release cycle too much. I finally pulled the trigger this afternoon and bought the components after looking at them in my cart on Newegg for a week straight. It should be a pretty rad system

        • circuscritic
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          3 months ago

          Do whatever works best for you.

          I will say that after years and years of regularly switching workstation and laptop distros for a variety of reasons, after finally giving Fedora a shake, I’m done. I’ve installed it on both my primary laptop and desktops and can’t imagine switching again.

          But I am still sticking with Debian as my primary server base.

          • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet
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            23 months ago

            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.

            • circuscritic
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              3 months ago

              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.

              • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet
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                23 months ago

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