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Sep172017 by EPHNo Comments
Linux Rolling Releases

Linux Rolling Releases

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Linux Rolling Releases I have come to appreciate Linux rolling releases. Particularly Arch based or related distributions. The one issue I have run into on occasion has been stability after an update/upgrade. I haven't experienced any show stoppers lately as my current favorite Manjaro XFCE has been very solid, but why take chances. My initial approach years ago would have been to dual boot Windows 10 with Manjaro. I never really thought I was gaining anything, other than to have the ability to run Windows-only software. If you don’t, then what’s the point. I’m not going to keep Windows around just for a security blanket Yes, I've done the Win/Linux dual boot in the past more for convenience than practicality. Sure I could have gone the Virtual Box route, but that seems to have more ...
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Aug82017 by EPHNo Comments
Quest for Distro

Quest for Distro

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We may never find the one "perfect" laptop/OS combination that works best for everyone, but sometimes I think I get close. Yes, I reluctantly dual boot Windows 10 and a Linux distro, but it's because it's sometimes practical to have both operating systems on one machine. Trying out different Linux distros on underpowered laptops is very therapeutic in away. Yes, it takes a little time, and may often seem bewildering to the uninitiated, but it's sort of a hobby of mine. Of course, there are many I haven't tried, and some that I knew immediately was a waste of time. I've tried many of the "Standard Distros" and found the majority useful, but the perfect one still eludes me. Over the years I've learned to appreciate the work of the developers and most of the Linux community. Admittedly, I s...
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