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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).

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Longtime Debian user, looking to branch out. (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by wesker@lemmy.sdf.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I use Debian flavors for my daily drivers. I have no complaints, no real desire to switch it up on that front.

However, I am starting to get into self-hosting and homelab projects. I'd like to start test driving some light-weight distros of a different flavor.

I'd prefer a GUI be available, but the environment and WM is pretty inconsequential-- except it shouldn't be bloated. I'll install any additional apps I want, I don't need a curated mid-to-heavy-weight distro.

The plan is to make heavy use of Docker images, to try to maintain a clean and modular setup of services. If that makes any difference.

Suggestions? Any slim distros you're just gaga for?

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[–] bizdelnick@lemmy.ml 24 points 7 months ago (11 children)

Use vanilla Debian. It is well suited for that purposes and it is great in terms of long time support: stable distro updates almost never break anything and upgrading to new release is possible and relatively simple. Don't listen to those recommending Arch or Fedora, upgrading them is a pain especially when you have to support many servers.

If you want something more lightweight, you may try Alpine. It is also a distro of choice for docker containers. However I'd prefer Debian for the host.

[–] Vilian@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

except fedora atomic you can upgrate every machine at the same time

[–] bizdelnick@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This does not mean that you won't have troubles because of new software bugs or incompatibilities with old configs.

[–] Vilian@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

same thing with debian

edit: actually no, because every config from app is created from zero, so meanwhile debian the same config stay on your machine until you reinstall fedora atomic you can compare your configuration for what you changed in your /etc

[–] bizdelnick@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago

Have you ever upgraded debian? If both local config and default config have changed, it suggests you review the changes and choose which config to use or merge it manually.

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