Comments on: 3 Most Underrated Linux Distros Deserving More Recognition

By: John

John — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:21:10 +0000

You’ve said it right. So many dismiss great software because of a feeling about the source. I’ve been using a complete Oracle stack for development (Oracle Linux, Oracle database and Oracle APEX web platform) and it’s awesome! Stable, fast, and just works!

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 23:35:33 +0000

So true about Oracle – I despise them! very hard to look past that and use their software… Nevertheless, I might have a look and see what I think of their Linux distro for myself…

Void sounds really interesting… I really really really hate systemd, what a complete and utter antithesis to what Linux is supposed to be… what a piece of bloated junk! it reminds me a lot of what Windows became with their “registry”…. Sorry, a couple of ini files etc. is still far more efficient and easier to maintain.

OpenSuse – yeah completely agree! I remember actually buying it when it was still German owned, like around 2000 or something. I think it might have been version 5. In any case, I was so impressed! I have to admit, I was quite dismayed when it was taken over by Novell… A company very much like Oracle, same arrogant attitude and I couldn’t see how Suse would benefit from this. They actually did a good job… More than 10 years later, I ended up implementing it on several servers for running IBM Informix, Samba, GroupWise email and Novell eDirectory, rsync disk-to-disk backups, etc. This was at a previous employer where I was the IT manager. We literally saved thousands in licensing fees alone! Sad thing is that after I left, the new IT manager replaced all these systems with Windows server, Exchange, etc. good luck to them!

Funny enough, I haven’t used Suse for years… I kind of fell for the apt system instead of rpm… and have been using apt-based systems ever since.

Still, I might give all 3 a try. Not much to it with a virtual machine 😉

By: 3PuttRon

3PuttRon — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:02:39 +0000

I have been using Linux since the early 1990’s. I started out with RedHat v5 with Gnome pre v1.0 then discovered KDE, also pre v1.0. With KDE I was very pleasantly surprised to see a beautiful and extremely configurable desktop environment, WOW. After awhile I found Mandrake 7 Linux, big difference from RedHat, similar to openSUSE is today. Mandrake 10 changed everything. It was not to my personal liking. I switched to openSUSE at v9.3 and although since having tried many other distributions, I have been unable to find one that comes close to being as awesome as openSUSE, it is the GOAT.
A quick note before I continue, if you are coming from Windows or Apple OS and just want a PC to surf the web and do email, there a plenty of Linux distributions that will work fine for you, including openSUSE. For those who would like to learn the ins and outs of Linux, then openSUSE is the one for you. Because of its power, openSUSE can be as simple or complex as you want. For me, having ‘root login’ enabled be default is huge benefit for administrating your system. The best way to become Linux Guru is to brake it, then learn how to fix it. Learn to write bash scripts do configurations for you. The Command Line Interface (CLI) is the most powerful tool in the Linux toolbox and your best friend.
YAST is the Swiss army knife you will love and wonder why all distributions do not employ. From installation to configuration of everything it is simply the best. You can add repositories, install applications you want or need and remove those you don’t. There is a openSUSE-software: Search at http://software.opensuse.org/search

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:45:28 +0000

Thank you for your nice comments about openSUSE distrbution, which I use since years and becomes better at each new release (Leap). Installing Leap is now extremely easy and the system proves great robustness !

By: Joshua

Joshua — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 02:59:36 +0000

In reply to Robert Kovacs. Totally agree. I love Virtual Box for a home lab, and credit to Oracle for how they've managed it post acquisition. I do wish they made licensing it for small environments easier though.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 02:57:46 +0000

OK, I hate to admit it, but you’re probably right about Oracle Linux being held back by our feelings about Oracle. When I saw you included it, my first reaction was to dismiss it out of hand, but I was impressed by what you shared about it, especially in light of IBMs changes to RHEL and the likely need to find a viable alternative. Thank you for highlighting it.

By: Robert Kovacs

Robert Kovacs — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 21:42:12 +0000

Agree entirely with this article. Let’s also not forget that Virtual Box is used by many people and that’s also an Oracle product.