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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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(Constructively) What is your least favorite distro & why? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I’ve been distrohopping for a while now, and eventually I landed on Arch. Part of the reason I have stuck with it is I think I had a balanced introduction, since I was exposed to both praise and criticism. We often discuss our favorite distros, but I think it’s equally important to talk about the ones that didn’t quite hit the mark for us because it can be very helpful.

So, I’d like to ask: What is your least favorite Linux distribution and why? Please remember, this is not about bashing or belittling any specific distribution. The aim is to have a constructive discussion where we can learn about each other’s experiences.

My personal least favorite is probably Manjaro.

Consider:

What specific features/lack thereof made it less appealing?
Did you face any specific challenges?
How was your experience with the community?
If given a chance, what improvements would you suggest?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I really hate to say this, but Lubuntu.

I enjoyed it for a solid few months (it's a lightweight ~~XFCE~~ LXQt version of Ubuntu, so it worked great on my very underpowered MacBook Pro from ages ago) so it was heartbreaking when one day, randomly, I couldn't get past the login screen and my TimeShift backups didn't work.

If it wasn't for this out-of-nowhere critical failure, I would say I loved it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I really hate to say this, but Lubuntu.

it's a lightweight XFCE version of Ubuntu

Do you mean Lubuntu, or Xubuntu? Lubuntu uses LXQt.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Good catch, sorry. Lubuntu, I just thought it used XFCE and not LXQt