Burak Kucukparmaksiz
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Which Linux distribution should I choose for development and normal use?
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Top comments (8)
I've used a great many Linux distributions over the last fifteen years. Based on that experience, I recommend using Pop!_OS for both development and daily use: system76.com/pop
It's a variation of Ubuntu created and maintained by System76, a company that builds Linux-only PCs.
The GUI looks great, the tools are streamlined, and it's fast. It's the most stable and fun distribution, in my opinion.
Thank you for good feedback Ben. I hear this distro but I didn't try. I will try as soon as possible.
Fedora, it's RHEL's Upstream and gives you the best UX IMHO. It's also nearly as old as Debian.
See getfedora.org
Hi Felix,
I did try to Fedora but I have a wifi driver problem. My laptop is HP Envy 15 K202nt. If I fixed this problem I can use Fedora.
Hi Burak, you might be interested in checking these two posts (and the conversations below them) as well:
Choosing a Linux distro
George Marr
Linux distro you are using for development?
Adarsh
Thanks man. I looking.
I think that Ubuntu 18.04 because have support until 2028 ten years and is really compatible with ruby, php, python, c, gcc, java, npm, javascript and other languages.
My experience say: