Morakot 3,427 #1 Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) A nice poll to see what Linux distros people use. If you use several different Linux distros, please chose your main or favourite machine to answer the poll. If your distro is not listed in the first nine choices, look at DistroWatch's popularity contest and see the 12 month ranking to answer the poll. Tell us your particular set up: server, desktop, laptop, tablet, multi-media, etc. in the discussion below, if you like. Edited March 13, 2016 by Morakot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck 48 #2 Posted June 21, 2016 The poll doesn't really reflect my reality as I use Linux for both business and personal. I have several Linux droplets on Digital Ocean running Centos and Ubuntu but have settled on LinuxMint for personal use. I however use an iMac for my computer needs so in a sense, I run Unix, not Linux. LinuxMint would be my personal choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxx 2,561 #3 Posted June 23, 2016 Simply saying "Mint" doesn't reveal much. Is it the Debian or the Ubuntu-based version? Is it with Cinnamon or MATE? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slipperylobster 6,443 #4 Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) I use tahr puppy.... It can utilize ubuntu tahr packages. Best thing is, it loads into ram. If you don't save anything, All traces disappear when you turn off the computer. Pretty slick. You can save on the thumb drive that you boot off of....if you need to.....or just put everything you want to save on dropbox, etc. Great backup...and great way to carry your own operating system around. I used to bring mine to the store and plug it into a laptop, before I bought it. (With permission) You can actually keep a backup of your system on dropbox, if your laptop gets grabbed/confiscated by customs. Nothing on the hard drive! Edited June 23, 2016 by slipperylobster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck 48 #5 Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) I use tahr puppy.... It can utilize ubuntu tahr packages. Best thing is, it loads into ram. If you don't save anything, All traces disappear when you turn off the computer. Pretty slick. You can save on the thumb drive that you boot off of....if you need to.....or just put everything you want to save on dropbox, etc. Great backup...and great way to carry your own operating system around. I used to bring mine to the store and plug it into a laptop, before I bought it. (With permission) You can actually keep a backup of your system on dropbox, if your laptop gets grabbed/confiscated by customs. Nothing on the hard drive! Whether you worry about your content or customs, you should be encrypting everything. I don't own a HD internal or external that is not encrypted. Edited June 24, 2016 by stuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thai3 4,947 #6 Posted June 29, 2016 what's linux? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxx 2,561 #7 Posted June 29, 2016 what's linux? What's Google? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jchfriis 82 #8 Posted June 30, 2016 Mint Mate for my Media box, the rest is on Mac. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob13 2,692 #9 Posted July 4, 2016 Mint Mate for my Media box, the rest is on Mac. Why did you choose Mate over Cinnamon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceKadet 490 #10 Posted September 13, 2016 On 6/24/2016 at 11:43 PM, stuck said: Whether you worry about your content or customs, you should be encrypting everything. I don't own a HD internal or external that is not encrypted. Good to see that paranoia still rules OK.... Don't forget to tape over your laptop's camera and microphone too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpdjohn 48 #11 Posted September 27, 2016 Mint 17.3 cinnamon for everyday use Kali for fun Ubuntu 14.05 for Kodi box Openelec also on a kodi box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeThaiEvo 8 #12 Posted September 29, 2016 Hi all, so happy to see this topic in Thailand! I was always a fan of Vanilla stuff, so for me Home/Personal use Slackware Distro 64bit 14.1 Hosting Environments ALL: CentOS 6.x :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raro 2,018 #13 Posted September 30, 2016 Since 4 weeks Mint 18 here, very happy with it. Some issues though, that brought me back to this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhythmworx 2,248 #14 Posted October 5, 2016 Arch with swag https://swagarch.github.io/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmd8800 594 #15 Posted October 13, 2016 Thread bump. I have a cheap Shuttle XS35GT with 2 hard drives. /dev/sda is 500GB and /dev/sdb is 60GB SSD. /dev/sda boots to Solus Budgie. /dev/sdb boots to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and is the main desktop. I use sdb for main desktop and save work to sda. Solus is an interesting trip back in time to the Gnome 2 era. Solus Project I use elementary OS on a Chromebook c720 when I travel. I've no need for anything expensive when I travel and think losing a 3 year old 200$ laptop better than losing a 500$ or more laptop. I use the laptop for unexpected travel arrangements which include agoda or airline reservations involving ATM and or credit card numbers. I do not use my phone for things involving credit card numbers or online banking. I believe the cell phone security risks are far too great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites