Simple Way to Choose a Linux Distribution

Perhaps this is my last post on Linux.

I would not write any on 2026, instead, I would choose 5 with different attributes that would coexist in my NUC.

I am still stuck at 4.

They are

1. Debian 

2. BlueStar Linux

3. Reborn OS

4. MX Linux 

CachyOS is the most elegant but it only coexists with Debian.

I have no Windows but to fool Windows snoopy guys I have GRUB entry without actually having Windows installed.

Do not listen to YouTube guys.

They are paid by Microsoft Guys.

Choosing a Distribution

1. For Games

Steam OS

2. Ordinary day to day use

Do a Internet Survey of 20 Linux Distributions

Short List 5

Download the Live  DVDs and Test them

install ONLY two and try them.

Do not try all 5 like me YOU bound to fail.

3. Special Use Case Scenario and Higj end Graphic Cards owners.

I cannot advice.

I am not a gamer.

I play only kids games now.

If you own an average Graphic Card there is no worry at all. Almost all Linux Distributions now configure the graphic card efficiently and do not tinker afterwards

4. Do not buy an expensive Mini Desktop computer if your workload is heavy. Instead buy a Mini Desktop depending on your budget. The advantage is one can uograde except RAM. RAM is the most important and they are in short supply due to panic buying.

5. Do not buy a second hand refurbished PC if your understanding on hardware is only average.

Give your specication to the vendors and request him that you would like to see the assembly in person.

Thereby, You learn a bit of hardwsre assembly.

I did with my first computer in early 1980s and my son got to know the tit bits

6. I am ambivalent with Laptops since I carry a few a USB sticks with Puppy Linux for work including persistece volume.

Biggest problem is the bulk.

The next problem is the battery.

The third is the graphics.

Basically, laptop is the pain in the arxxx.

Once I bought two Mini PCs I stopped using the Laptop. It is now used to store all the Linux Images. I stick a USB and copy an Image. Besides, it has all the older images. 

I left all my archived images in CEYLON and Ceylon is totally devasted. 

I have no intention of visiting to see the devastation.

I send money though, to CEYLON coffers and if I find NPP/JVP misappropriate them, I am going to withhold even that contribution.