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What Linux distros are we using in 2025?

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I like Zorin it has Windows feel to it and it comes with loads of stuff to.

https://zorin.com/os/

Its kinda like LindowsOS (later it became Linspire) was back like 20 some years ago.

It used the WINE API to run Microsoft Windows applications. The WINE API was later dropped, as LindowsOS used a program called “Click’N’Run”. CNR is similar to Synaptic used to download apps with the APT tool.

Lindows was shipped with a customized KDE 3.x desktop, custom applications borderline cloning the Apple iLife suite, and a primitive “app store,” it was intended to be easy to use and fully functional out of the box.

Thats where Zorin took over, but with modern technology in mind.

So it works on the old stuff and the newest stuff as well

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SwampFlower · 31-35, F

@BlueGreenGrey I have played around with Arch before. I broke it all the time doing simple shit lol but I learned a lot. I don’t think I’m that hard core these days.

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FrozenWasteland · 61-69, M

I still use Ubuntu, but i think Mint is a good option.

bookerdana · M

WE are not using Linux but Linux Mint is popular

MethDozer · M

Cant go wrong with Mint

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SwampFlower · 31-35, F

@MethDozer I actually hate windows and only used it more recently due to some work programs that are no longer necessary.

A while ago I was using Debian with Gnome and I don’t understand the Gnome hate other than apparent compatibility issues with newer hardware. It did take some fiddling to get it to work well though and I’m too old for that shit now lol

MethDozer · M

@SwampFlower It doesnt bother me but I totslly understsnd why gnome gets hate. It's very bloated andbests resources, isnt customizable, and it can be very glitchy and requires so many extenesions. It can be a pain the ass.