I’m looking for a distro recommendation for development needs.

I have a 16gb ram pc and using docker and k3s to run my code, and multiple intellijs on a linux vmware vm (my host is windows) which eats a lot of ram. I tried ubuntu, Debian and xubuntu.

Most of them didn’t handle my ram consumptions, xubuntu is good but I’d like to know if there’s a better one for my needs.

  • @[email protected]
    7•1 year ago

    Arch

    Also, why are you using windows as the host? If you had linux as the host you could use QEMU/KVM which is way faster

    • @DeriHunterOP
      3•1 year ago

      I’ve heard arc has a big learning curve and installation tweaking is not straightforward , i don’t have the time or desire to get messy with the os more than I need to. Also my pc is used by my kids and operating and gaming on windows is easier

      • @mrvictory1
        2•1 year ago

        Use EndeavourOS and set up ZRAM. ZRAM should reduce RAM usage while not slowing down your PC.

      • @[email protected]
        1•1 year ago

        The thing that gives arch the learning curve is the things that make it a good fit if you want something lightweight