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Tempest1981yesterday at 8:13 PM2 repliesview on HN

I think it would be less daunting for many if there were 1 or 2 popular alternatives to rally around. Including window managers / desktop environments. (Granted, it's nice they can all coexist peacefully.)


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askvictoryesterday at 8:24 PM

There are a handful of popular Linux distros. Ubuntu is probably the most beginner-friendly one with the most staying power; it's the easiest place to start if you have no other ideas/requirements.

The thing is, a healthy ecosystem thrives on diversity. Rallying behind one or two tends towards a monoculture.

dullcrispyesterday at 8:22 PM

I think Linux is the most popular of the alternatives listed.

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