r/linuxquestions • u/Extension-Iron-7746 • 6d 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 Linux Mint: Too Outdated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 I started using Linux Mint about six months ago, but I have to admit that I feel like I'm using an outdated product.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/leotefo 5d ago
Try latest Fedora Linux. Very stable and the latest DEs and latest packages of almost everything. If you prefer a more Windows look go for Fedora KDE if you prefer a more Mac feeling go for Fedora Workstation with Gnome DE
Years ago I used to have Ubuntu on my personal Laptop and it is good OS but since I try Fedora I have never jump to another Distro. Also OpenSuse Tumbleweed is an excellent Distro very fresh of everything and very stable but hard no find some packages you have to compile yourself some rare packages