cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/16676119

I am seriously considering pulling the trigger on a switch to Linux. Looking for advice and discussion

In terms of hardware, what are some good cost effective resources and what what things might I want to consider differently than what I am used to in both the Mac and Windows worlds? I need smart home management, a plex hub, and photo editing, as well as the usual other stuff.

EDIT: When I say photo editing, I am talking about working with RAW files to optimize the image according to my taste and style. I also make use of software that has good library organization capabilites. In this case, I use CaptureOne. I do not generally do the sort of editing people do in photoshop, putting unicorns in their pictures or whatever people do these days. I’m not opposed to cool creative images or anything, I just don’t go down that route terribly often.

  • GravitySpoiledEnglish
    33·
    9 months ago

    Debian may be good for company servers but not for many end users. It’s just too old and slow.

    • TCB13@lemmy.worldEnglish
      23·
      9 months ago

      Not sure where you got the idea it was slow… but okay, keep using your perpetual half made Mint/Pop/Arch whatever. :P

      • GravitySpoiledEnglish
        31·
        9 months ago

        Btw. I’m on atomic fedora. If I want I can roll back to the age of debian or the age of arch within minutes without bricking my system.

      • GravitySpoiledEnglish
        31·
        9 months ago

        slow moving … updates … you roughly described it in your post. It stays where it is for a long time.

        … which may be good for servers and companies and some people. Most people will prefer an up to date distro.