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Reclaiming the desktop: Why I’m still on Linux in 2026 (the.unknown-universe.co.uk)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I’ve been using Linux for years, but as the proprietary alternatives get more aggressive with telemetry and adverts, I wanted to document the choices that actually keep my desktop predictable.

This isn't a manual, but a practical overview of my setup. From why I’ve settled on CachyOS and KDE Plasma for my main rig, to the reality of dealing with proprietary software and app compatibility in 2026. It’s just an honest look at the transition and why I’m done with the corporate defaults.

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[–] 4 points 6 months ago

Fair point, but out of the box KDE has pretty sane defaults these days. It's a very inoffensive desktop.

I have just a couple customizations that I do immediately on a fresh install, but it certainly wouldn't kill me to use it as it comes.

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