Linux Distro Variety

The cluster focuses on discussions about the proliferation of Linux distributions, their quality differences, reasons for variety, and user preferences for specific distros like Pop!_OS, Gentoo, and others.

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freedomben Sep 18, 2021 View on HN

what distros don't? (honest question)

rumanator Dec 11, 2019 View on HN

Can you provide some insight on what distro's don't get right?

xtat Apr 20, 2022 View on HN

pls no custom distro - i dont want something that breaks in specific ways

edhelas Feb 20, 2025 View on HN

Why are there several Linux distros ?

goodpoint Mar 2, 2022 View on HN

This is why Linux distributions exist.

flykespice Jan 28, 2022 View on HN

Linux distros should do the same

noncoml May 2, 2020 View on HN

That's the beauty of Linux Distros. We are spoiled for choice.

evv555 Dec 7, 2021 View on HN

Linux distributions with large enough ecosystems to smooth out the rough edges.

TheCraiggers Feb 2, 2021 View on HN

So you don't consider Gentoo or Slack distributions?

bbotond Mar 11, 2022 View on HN

What are those better distros and why are they better?