Don’t get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I’m working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There’s always software I can’t use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages… last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.

I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?

  • The solution is immutable distros like Fedora Silverblue. Immutable distros are almost impossible to break. The base OS cannot be changed - all your system customizations live in your home folder and containers. And you can always rollback to a previous system snapshot if desired. https://fedoramagazine.org/what-is-silverblue/

    I used to have the same problem where after tinkering, my system would eventually break and I would need to reinstall Linux. I absolutely love Fedora Silverblue but there are others like VanillaOS for an Ubuntu-based variety.

    • Just FYI,Vanilla is rebasing and the next version will be based on Debian rather than Ubuntu.

      Meanwhile, Canonical is working on an immutable version of desktop Ubuntu that will hopefully show up next year.