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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Looking for a distro recommendation (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by DeriHunter@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm looking for a distro recommendation for development needs.

I have a 16gb ram pc and using docker and k3s to run my code, and multiple intellijs on a linux vmware vm (my host is windows) which eats a lot of ram. I tried ubuntu, Debian and xubuntu.

Most of them didn't handle my ram consumptions, xubuntu is good but I'd like to know if there's a better one for my needs.

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[–] original_ish_name@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Arch

Also, why are you using windows as the host? If you had linux as the host you could use QEMU/KVM which is way faster

[–] DeriHunter@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've heard arc has a big learning curve and installation tweaking is not straightforward , i don't have the time or desire to get messy with the os more than I need to. Also my pc is used by my kids and operating and gaming on windows is easier

[–] mrvictory1@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Use EndeavourOS and set up ZRAM. ZRAM should reduce RAM usage while not slowing down your PC.

[–] original_ish_name@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

The thing that gives arch the learning curve is the things that make it a good fit if you want something lightweight