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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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openSUSE: Choosing Better Alternatives Amid Confusing Policies (news.opensuse.org)

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The case for Linux and openSUSE is clear. Linux provides viable, cost-effective and sustainable alternatives. Users can enjoy a free, open-source operating system that doesn’t require costly upgrades or restrictive hardware requirements with installing openSUSE. Here are a few things users that want to transition can consider:

Complete Transparency: Linux distributions like openSUSE are governed by open-source principles, ensuring clear and consistent development.

No Forced Obsolescence: openSUSE supports a wide range of hardware like modern machines to older PCs that allow users to extend the life of their devices.

Cost Savings: openSUSE is free to use, with no licensing fees or hidden subscription costs for extended support.

By switching to Linux, users can help combat e-waste as every PC saved from a landfill is a win for the environment.

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[–] rodbiren@midwest.social 6 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I continue to have a hard time with it. I desperately want to like it but feel like it doesn't handle laptop Nvidia right. I keep getting boot to black screen on KDE and have to rfkill unblock on install and just a host of issues I can't seem to ever nail down. Might have to try again since switcherooctl, but there are some rough edges for me.

Love MicroOS for server though. Rock solid.

[–] not_amm@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Hey, may I ask how has it been MicroOS for you? I'm interested in using it for my small server and self-hosting, but I mostly use containers with Docker and I've seen that MicroOS comes with Podman by default.

[–] NanoooK@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Podman is good, you should try it.

Most docker's commands can be replaced by podman's.

[–] not_amm@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Will do, thanks!. Have you used something like Docker Compose? I didn't have a lot of time before, but I'm still researching and I don't get what is the "standardized" way of dealing with composed containers

[–] NanoooK@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I have never used Podman Compose but it exists. I guess it's really similar to docker compose.

With podman you can use "Quadlets", which are systemd files allowing the services to integrate very well with the system (you can use journalctl to see the logs of a container).

   Podman  supports  building,  and starting containers (and creating vol‐
  umes) via systemd by using a systemd generator.  These files  are  read
  during boot (and when systemctl daemon-reload is run) and generate cor‐
  responding  regular  systemd  service  unit files. Both system and user
  systemd units are supported.  All options and tables available in stan‐
  dard systemd unit files are supported. For example, options defined  in
  the  [Service]  table and [Install] tables pass directly to systemd and
  are handled by it.  See systemd.unit(5) man page for more information.

  The Podman generator reads the search paths above and reads files  with
  the  extensions  .container  .volume, .network, .build, .pod and .kube,
  and for each file generates a similarly named .service file.

[–] not_amm@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago

I've been reading about them, thank you! I'll test them in a VM soon, I find it weird to use systemd, but I guess if it works... I hope I get a new PC this month so I can transition distros and storage easily.

[–] rodbiren@midwest.social 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I ended up installing docker. Didn't want to make a bunch of systemd files. It automatically updates each day and has required almost no maintenance at all. It's a little strange, but can work great.

[–] not_amm@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago

I already use Docker, but in rootless mode, which works kind of weird. I wouldn't say I'm obsessed, but I like to go by example and implement all the best practices and zero trust in my own devices, since I'm studying cybersecurity:)

[–] Neptr@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For nvidia hardware, use nvidia images of Aurora/Bluefin (or Bazzite if you want gaming out of the box). All the OSes I mentioned are based on Fedora Atomic and offer image options for nvidia proprietary drivers. They even signing the kernel drivers, so you can use Secure Boot.

[–] rodbiren@midwest.social 1 points 1 week ago

I have distro hopped my dang brains out with everything under the sun. I'm back to Mint. It works without being an absolute pain and is boring as watching paint dry, which is the point of an OS. I just use it to compute, work, code, and game. it boots and updates eventually.

[–] ProtonBadger@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

Yes I encountered that when I used Tumbleweed on my laptop, the solution was to run "sudo prime-select boot offload". It set up my laptop to use iGPU for desktop environment and NV offload for gaming. I made it part of my update script. No idea why that wasn't handled better.

But generally I'm done with rolling distros, I now use an Ubuntu derivative that still keeps kernel and mesa quite up to date, I enjoy a stable environment.