I'm going full on #FOSS - need input. #Linux #freeBSD #unix etc. distro recs? Best computers? Don't hold back those opinions (as if) 😂❤️💚💙!

Jan 28, 2017 · 6:44 PM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
Probably best going fairly mainstream, Ubuntu or something. I doubt you want too much hassle, and still very customisable etc
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Hey, I'm old skool. Command line chops are choppy. And it's like riding a bike - get back on, wobble, maybe fall, away ya go!
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Replying to @mholzschlag
Ubuntu GNOME with additional extensions from extensions.gnome.org
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Replying to @mholzschlag
I put Linux Mint on an old HP desktop for my son to do schoolwork/research on. 8GB RAM 2GhZ, 500GB HD
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Replying to @mholzschlag
While I can boot 5 distros of Linux, most of my work is done on Linux Mint with Cinnamon desktop.
Replying to @mholzschlag
Need to replace my laptop. Thinking of stacked Raspberry Pi 3's using Blade. Linux limits me to 4096 cores, settle for 16.
Replying to @mholzschlag
arch Linux for experienced users, kde neon or ubuntu Gnome for beginners :)
Replying to @mholzschlag
and the dell xps 13 is a lovely device that also ships with ubuntu preinstalled
Replying to @mholzschlag
Arch Linux if adventurous, Ubuntu has a great out of the box experience however. :)