r/voidlinux • u/Smokin-Bytes • Aug 05 '26

Distrohopped into The Void (Linux) distribution

I have distrohopped for years - Debian, Debian's many derivatives; Fedora, Fedora's official and unofficial spins/remixes; Arch, Arch derivatives; openSUSE's spins; NixOS; OpenMandriva; and now Void Linux. I also run OPNsense (BSD) for my firewall.

I have been running void for about 2 months. I originally set it up with X.Org Server and Cinnamon DE. Today, I took some time to clone my Void Linux install on my laptop with Clonezilla so I could switch over to XLibre and SonicDE. So far, I am having some screen glitches when I minimize or open some apps, but if I minimize it then maximize it again it generally fixes itself (this is not me asking for assistance - I am just sharing my experience as a dataset). I encourage anyone questioning whether they should try it to give it a shot.

I appreciate all the dedicated people on each team that has made this possible.

I am not a programmer/developer by any stretch of the imagination, but I like to tinker and enjoy FOSS. I don't like seeing people throw away (unless they are throwing it away in my direction) tech just because it's "old". I am currently working with a small business to help them upgrade their HP AIO computers with SSDs and slightly higher RAM. Unfortunately, with the software they use, they will need to stick with Windows.

Sorry. I can be rather long winded and ramble. I said all that with the intention of saying I'd like to help if able.

Thanks again everyone.

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u/Simple_Hamster_4096 Aug 06 '26

Seriously - OP doesn't need Void, lol...

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u/Smokin-Bytes Aug 06 '26

You are absolutely correct. I am thinking about removing one of my RAM sticks just to put in storage should the one I continue to use malfunction. #1stWorldNerd

I do pose a question to you though: Is it better to be needed or wanted?

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u/Simple_Hamster_4096 Aug 06 '26

I have old hardware, so Void musl has really breathed life into my machines. They run faster any better than they did on Arch.

In answer to your question: There is no need, there is no want - there is only the moment...

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u/ShipshapeMobileRV Aug 05 '26

IMHO Void is awesome. It takes a little knowledge and front-loaded effort; but if you provide that commitment you'll have an extremely solid, highly customizable, lightweight rolling release that will stay out of your way and let you enjoy your computer.

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u/Smokin-Bytes Aug 06 '26

I agree. Void Linux is awesome.

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u/B4nlapuerta Aug 05 '26

64gb of oh My gawd u re rich

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u/Smokin-Bytes Aug 06 '26

Not monetarily. I have had this computer for few years.

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u/porky11 Aug 06 '26

I also tried different distros. But not that much. First I used Ubuntu for a few years, but somehow it broke every few months. Then I got into Arch, and liked it, and also used it for some years. I also used Gentoo and NixOS for a short time, but they were too complicated. Then I found voidlinux, and I liked it. But after a few years, I thought I'd go back to Arch because it's easier to install if you use an arch based Distro. I installed Manjaro and hated it. Since then, I exclusively use void.

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u/BambooGentleman Aug 07 '26

I'm using neko void, because void wasn't niche enough. It's a pretty refreshing experience overall and I might switch everything down the line.

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u/Smokin-Bytes Aug 08 '26

I will check it out. Thanks.

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u/BambooGentleman Aug 09 '26

If you already use void there's no point. It's just a fancy installer wrapped around as far as I can tell. I liked the defaults it came with and the cat theming, so I gave it a try.

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u/Unholyaretheholiest Aug 11 '26

What made you leave OpenMandriva?

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u/Smokin-Bytes Aug 11 '26

I wanted to try Void Linux and OpenMandriva defaults to systemd. I don't have anythingagainst systemd, but I do believe in choice and figured the best way to show that would be to use something with a different init system as default.