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Immutable distro on a PC. Thoughts and experience? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 3 months ago by cyborganism@lemmy.ca to c/linux@programming.dev
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I'm about to go ahead and go 100% Linux on my PC and completely get rid of Windows. The latest advancements in Windows application compatibility for Linux has taken strides and it's now easier than ever to run Windows apps thanks to Wine and Bottles and Steam's Proton. There's literally nothing I can't do in Linux that I could do in Windows.

The distro of choice I will probably go for is going to be Kubuntu. But I've been looking at immutable distros as a more stable alternative. But, it sounds to me like it's more adapted for smaller devices and IoT, like the Steam Deck or similar handheld devices.

Have you installed an immutable distro on your PC? What distro did you use? What was your experience like? What were the pros and cons according to you?

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[โ€“] koalaSunrise@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm upgrading my father-in-laws 2011 imac (Intel, amd GPU) to an ssd, 16GB ram, and planning on putting an immutable linux OS on it for him since he primarily uses the browser anyways.

Any recommendations for non-techy seniors/gotchas for installing it on a mac?

I was thinking fedora silverblue since GNOME should feel more familiar than KDE for him.

[โ€“] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

I really liked the interface of the desktop manager in Elementary OS. I think it used the Pantheon desktop.

I tried it and fell in love with it. Though I did run into a few problems while installing applications. But if you're keeping it basic it shouldn't be a problem.

I don't think they make an immutable distro though.

You may want to look into Vanilla OS 2.0. I'm seriously considering it a my daily driver.