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Ubuntu/Debian Alternative (Linux Distro Discussion)

Moving my bulletin post to the Forums before it expires (Topic was from 10 days ago, July 15th). I'd like to thank everyone that commented and suggested distros I should try out!

My Original Bulletin Post albeit Paraphrased:

I'll be distrohopping from Debian, and I have been trying since the past years when I'm avoiding using Windows for privacy reasons. I wonder if forks or clone of Debian that I can hop onto. 

I can no longer support base Ubuntu or Debian. I'm contemplating on switching to Arch, but against it because I really don't like assembling it like an ikea furniture. Anyone here can recommend a good distro I'd migrate to?

Reasons being is due to a controversy surrounding a DebConf2025 spokesperson. (Note: I tried to find an article from Fandom Pulse or whatever the name of that substack, other than that, it seems to be Lunduke was able to report this.)

In this thread, we would be discussing Linux distros alternative to Ubuntu or Debian. Forks are welcome!

Reclaiming the Internet group gave a generous recommendation on the kind of distros I'd ought to try out. Thanks btw

Users OzzwaldExMachinarosezyxx suggested Arch Linux. As one explained it's stupid easy to install nowadays. Others say the assembling is part of the experience! (Oh no)

User Virtual Insanity did suggest a Debian fork, Devuan, with removed systemd and seemed to be supportive of XLibre. A Debian derivative is BunsenLabs Linux suggested by NosyCat

I see mentions Linux Mint which I did use the Cinnamon version not too long ago! I'd give thanks for honzaval_screamz, and others for this suggestion.

Alongside Mint, Alekss, suggested Fedora KDE which a distro I have heard of but never tried it out even in a VM before (again, thanks for the suggestion!)


Random but I found this website that chooses a random Linux distro distro.moe. There are some retro themed ones, I suppose I would want to take a look at them too. I'd like everyone to share their thoughts (even to those who never used Linux before and just thought "hey, this one looked cool!")

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Reply by ✶Rib𓆩𓁺𓆪Eye Black Dragon✶

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I know there're Windows-like distros that capture the essence of Windows 7 or Windows XP but I forgot their names tho


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Reply by Enrei

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My main linux distro is Garuda Dragonized, which is Arch-based


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Reply by boreal_cryptid

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can't suggest anything from personal experience, because i only had linux mint, but i've found this website that helps to choose: distrochooser. similar to one you mentioned, but maybe it'll help a little too?


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Reply by NosyCat

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Try BunsenLabs Linux. Best Debian derivative right now, IMO. It's super-light, pretty and just as stable.


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Reply by ✶Rib𓆩𓁺𓆪Eye Black Dragon✶

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Reply by Enrei

My main linux distro is Garuda Dragonized, which is Arch-based


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Raah! Dragon in the name! I must try!


Reply by boreal_cryptid

can't suggest anything from personal experience, because i only had linux mint, but i've found this website that helps to choose: distrochooser. similar to one you mentioned, but maybe it'll help a little too?


Actually, that's how I used to find Debian as the main distro to settle in (well, until recently). This is a good one, I recommend anyone who wants to get into Linux to try distrochooser out! 


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Reply by lime360

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mint is actually what i daily drive! i like the fact that's it doesn't clog up gigabytes unlike windows

i would recommend using fedora kde or bazzite (gaming version of fedora) if you want something not based on debian/ubuntu


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Reply by rev

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I like sparky linux, it has gzdoom in the repos and it's polish.


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Reply by Xx_Overnz_XX

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I've been rockin' arch linux since 2023 and didn't had any problem so far :P though if you're looking for an alternative to debian, i highly recommend stuff such as Endeavour OS (arch-based), Nobara Linux (fedora-based, is more of a distro aimed for gamers and multimedia, but it's still a solid choice and i really loved it when it came :P), Pop!_OS (ubuntu-based, and my first distro <3) or Zorin OS!!!

i've used those distros before and, in my humble opinion, they're pretty solid for anyone who wants to try linux!


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Reply by nine

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i use mint but endeavourOS i heard is an easily installable fork of arch


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