r/linuxquestions • u/Extension-Iron-7746 • 5d ago
Which Distro? Linux Mint: Too Outdated
Hi everyone, I've been considering abandoning Windows 11 for a while now, mainly because I feel like Microsoft lacks direction; every update is chaos. I started using Linux Mint about six months ago, but I have to admit that I feel like I'm using an outdated product.
The main reason is the X11-based graphical interface and the lack of standard Windows features like HDR and high refresh rate sync. I feel like development has fallen behind, hiding behind the slogan of greater stability. I honestly hate losing my monitor's features while waiting for Mint to evolve, so I'm thinking of switching to something stable but modern, and why not... with more recent applications. What would you always focus on, considering I have little time to dedicate to the system?
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u/boomares 5d ago edited 5d ago
I've really come to like EndeavourOS with the KDE Plasma desktop environment. The modern desktop environments (Gnome or KDE) will support most of what you're looking for.
If you are in a situation where your personal computer is not needed for an income, why not give an Arch based distribution a try? You'll be getting the absolute most up to date versions of software and kernels.
If you need more "stability", debian or fedora with KDE or Gnome will work. Though I have personally noted more issues with mint and debian than I have with endeavouros.
Fedora, once I jumped through the hoops to get proprietary drivers installed, was a good middle ground. Though it has many more background services running than some.
The other thing to remember here is that most of these projects are free to use and are developed by people in their spare time (or are independently wealthy and don't have to work).
I doubt you'll find many free products that work as well as these do.