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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Why is Debian always left out of the distro recommendations? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 4 days ago by UnfinishedProjects@lemmy.zip to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I distro hopped for a bit before finally settling in Debian (because Debian was always mentioned as a distro good for servers, or stable machines that are ok with outdated software)

And while I get that Debian does have software that isn't as up to date, I've never felt that the software was that outdated. Before landing on Debian, I always ran into small hiccups that caused me issues as a new Linux user - but when I finally switched over to Debian, everything just worked! Especially now with Debian 13.

So my question is: why does Debian always get dismissed as inferior for everyday drivers, and instead mint, Ubuntu, or even Zorin get recommended? Is there something I am missing, or does it really just come down to people not wanting software that isn't "cutting edge" release?

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[–] kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (8 children)

Also things tend to be older on Debian which isn't the fit for more gaming oriented systems. Due to optimization not being yet available and drivers for the latest hardware

[–] UnfinishedProjects@lemmy.zip 9 points 4 days ago (7 children)

Ah, ok - yeah I can definitely see how for gaming it might not be ideal. I've never thought Linux was all that smooth of a transition for gamers though, no matter what OS you're using - but I guess that heavily depends on the games you're playing.

[–] 474D@lemmy.world 13 points 4 days ago (2 children)

It's pretty smooth on bazzite aside from kernel anti-cheat games. Just run em through steam, even pirated games

[–] WalrusDragonOnABike@reddthat.com 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Even with games that usually use kernal anti-cheat systems like battleeye, some games specifically have enabled proton support and just work as well.

[–] Filetternavn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 3 days ago

The problem hasn't been compatibility for a long time, it was developers intentionally blacklisting Linux in their anticheat. Turns out a lot of people hate their customers having freedom in their software

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