I am currently using Manjaro Cinnamon with the Unstable branch and enjoying the experience. I like to reinstall my OS a couple of times a year to keep it clean and fresh, and I have a script that automates the installation and configuration process. I chose the Unstable branch because I enjoy using new software as soon as it’s released, even if it means dealing with occasional bugs and issues.
I’ve had two nagging technical issues that I haven’t been able to resolve:
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The key repeat rate in Cinnamon keeps getting reset after my computer has been on for a while. I’ve set the rate with dconf but it reverts to default. Restarting Cinnamon fixes it temporarily. I haven’t been able to determine what is causing this.
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I have static crackling noise in my wired headphones. Reinstalling sof-firmware used to fix this but no longer works.
I’ve tried troubleshooting both problems but just can’t seem to find solutions. They’ve persisted for months now through reinstalls and config changes.
Because of these two ongoing errors, I’m interested in exploring other Linux distros that might provide a similar experience to Manjaro Cinnamon but without these technical headaches. I’m wondering if there are any other Linux distributions or operating systems that can provide a similar experience to what I have with Manjaro Cinnamon Unstable branch. I’m open to trying new things and would love to hear your suggestions.
Some key features I’m looking for in an OS are:
- Simple GUI installation process
- A very large package repository, similar to AUR in size
- Frequent updates and access to the latest software releases
- A clean and customizable desktop environment, similar to Cinnamon
- A supportive and active community for troubleshooting and assistance
I’d appreciate any recommendations you can provide, along with a brief explanation of why you think the suggested OS would be a good fit for my preferences. Thanks in advance for your help!
Not sure why you want to switch if Manjaro works for you. If you want to, you can try Arch (if you want to get your hands dirty) or endeavourOS which I have been using for over a year now and love it. You also have fedora, Debian unstable, opensuse tumbleweed. Moving distros in general is becoming useless honestly. You can replicate anything on any distro. I stuck with Arch and its derivatives because I am just used to it and how it works. Also, I like the AUR a lot, as I’m not a big fan of flatpaks/snaps and all that universal packaging (just a personal choice, nothing against those).
@penquin I have been using EndeavorOS for a while now. I love the AUR, but really when you install all of the package sources and protocols you have such a gigantic list of apps to choose from that it is dizzying.
I have bauh installed and it lists all the formats for ya in case you can’t find an app in the aur. I have appimages enabled for just in case. Very useful. You can enable snaps and flatpaks, too if you want. Only downside is it doesn’t allow bulk install. You can install one app at a time.