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SolydXK - rolling release distro based on Debian, faster updates than Ubuntu, much more stable than Arch, better than LMDE. Xfce and KDE Desktops are the default options, but I run it with GNOME without any trouble.
SolydXK has a great maintainer, and a rather small community. But this will change if more people are willing to give it a try.
For me tried them all and found SolydXK KDE Debian based>Kubuntu>KDE Mint.
But a Good start is Kbuntu and will fulfill the majority of users needs. Tho personally like the Stability and KDE implementation of SolydXK.
So worth checking out. Otherwise Kubuntu would be my second choice.
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If the frontpage of the distros website answers his questions by writing "Three Year Support" in bold font and OP instead chooses to post a question to subreddit that is explicitly not for questions I do not really feel bad about being an "asshole".
Also, I know that the internet lacks inflections and the like, but "don't be lazy" is chiding not insulting, so calm down.
There's two versions, SolydX (XFCE) and SolydK (KDE). They're semi-rolling Debian releases and are pretty feature-filled out of the box, though SolydX aims at being more lightweight (e.g. AbiWord and Gnumeric instead of LibreOffice), and doesn't come with PlayOnLinux and Steam whereas SolydK does. There's also "Business Editions" focused more on stability and security (I think they use Debian stable instead of testing). The original aim was to provide something similar to Linux Mint Debian Edition.
> In addition to supporting a home edition aimed at inexperienced users and Debian fans alike, they're starting to develop professional support and services for business customers who are interested in using SolydXK on the desktop. The home edition will serve as a testbed for features in the business edition.
Which is going to be merged and otherwise the answer would be the same as for debian testing or stable respectively. The "does not specify anything" is wrong, you just have to carefully read all the long way to the bottom of the page.
Also, again: Encouraging people to not be lazy and read is chiding, calling them assholes is just insulting.
I use SolydK, it has Steam on the ISO.
But for beginners I recommend Linux Mint.
Also have a look at r/linux_gaming
For those who can do the install themselves, I would recommend SolydX which is a Debian based distro with the XFCE desktop. It helps with driver installs (if any) at startup and is a stable OS. Updates come in packs that's explained on their website. There's access to plenty of free and open source Linux native software available in the repositories, at the click of a mouse.
But for those who want an absolutely stable OS with no concerns about programs crashing due to bugs and dependency conflicts and also need security patches to be delivered instantly, but are willing to use older versions of software that may not have the latest features--they need Debian Wheezy (Stable). Install is easy, but configuring it to your needs may need a bit of experience. If someone can help install and tweak Debian Wheezy to a user's personal wishes, then it's a matter of set-it-and-forget-it...it just works :-)
Personally went from Ubunt to Mint 15 KDE then to SolydXK KDE.
Been getting solid reviews and climbing high on distro watch due to many positive reviews.
Debian based on Testing with Quarterly Update packs where Testing branch goes thru another round of testing from the SolydK team before releasing.
The have a KDE & Xfce editions. As well as Business & Non-Profit business editions.
Have gone thru 5 updates now without issues and problem free. And being testing reasonable fresh with KDE 4.12/1 Kernel 3.11.3 and apps in the 1-3 months of bleeding edge.
For me best fit of stability and freshness. .
>Now less than a year later, Balfoort says SolydXK has gained esteem within the Linux community, thanks in part to some early positive reviews. In addition to supporting a home edition aimed at inexperienced users and Debian fans alike, they're starting to develop professional support and services for business customers who are interested in using SolydXK on the desktop. The home edition will serve as a testbed for features in the business edition.
Fedora: fast updating pace - this means that here and there it has minor issues, Gnome edition included, focus on open source technology, not very large package collection.
Debian is three distros: focus on reliability and stability, stable-Jessie is a very good option for a server if you do not need the very last version of something; on desktop usage the testing-Stretch edition is reliable enough and nicely rolling up to date (there's a freezing period before the new stable release); sid is pretty fast moving, it is very nice if you're open to fix your stuff from time to time. The package collection is very large.
Within the Debian derivatives, I had a pleasant experience on SolydXK, based on Debian stable or the Enthusiasts Edition based on testing - Xfce and KDE edition.
Lastly a word on openSUSE: Tumbleweed, the rolling distro is a bleeding edge distro pretty stable for being so up to date and rolling, it actually brings a great Plasma 5 and a very well backed Gnome 3.16. The last stable edition, 13.2 is rock solid stable and it offers a wonderful KDE 4, Gnome 3.14 and more. openSUSE is a different planet: if you decide to test it check out this unofficial guide before starting.
What? SolydK? I've never heard of SolydK, and any search results I can find about it do not imply that KDE is now known as SolydK.
http://solydxk.com/ just states that SolydK is a Debian based distribution that uses KDE.
If I am wrong, please provide a source. I have regularly used KDE since KDE3 and this would be news to me.
I always wanted to use this, but had no chance so far: http://solydxk.com/downloads/solydx/
Quote from the download page: > SolydX does not need to be reinstalled each time an update is released. You don’t have to reinstall, ever! > The update manager sits in your system tray and signals you whenever there is an update available.
I like Antergos with the Openbox WM. Lightweight, Arch-based, noob-friendly, and it works better than Manjaro did for me. Crunchbang++ is also super lightweight and snappy, but customization might take a bit of reading/Googling.
Edit: SolydXK was also really slick and easy, but I must admit I haven't used it since late last year and I'm only actively using the two distros I linked above.
But to echo what another user said, why haven't you just gone the Xubuntu route? Or install Ubuntu and install the LXDE or Lubuntu-desktop, depending on how much setup you want to do to it.
Happy with SolydXk they have a Xfce & KDE based on semi-rolling quarterly update packs. Also have a Business Edition based on Debian Stable.
Gone thru maybe 5-6 updates with zero breakage and DE,Kernel & apps are pretty fresh. The SolydXK team is a break-away from Mint and more active & productive than the Mint Debian LMDE.
And Matt & Chris gave it postive review.
http://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/53482/solydxk-linux-review-las-s31e04/
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I guess we all have our favorite distro's I'm happily running SolydXK in particular the kde 64bit Home edition. Running it on a first gen sandybridge Ultrabook. Debian compatible kde distro on a semi-rolling release cycle. It has it's own repo's but is compatible with Debian, it's like some Debian guru installed, configured the heck out of it and you get to install a finished Linux distro. It should fit your needs well enough, all the bells and whistles are pre-installed. This is what happened to Mint kde Debian edition, that project became SolydXK
SolydXK - home edition is a good choice, the flavour with XFCE if you wan't something pretty and stable, Also if you want something more bleeding edge and wan't to tinker a bit with your distro Manjaro Linux would be nice also.
> Can I have Cinnamon on a Jessie setup?
yes, just add the LMDE apt mirrors, afaik it's fully compatible with testing
If you want xfce or kde checkout the SolydXK mirrors
SolydXK a Xfce & KDE version Debian Semi-Rolling. Been climbing up on the distro's now at 33 and mentioned and reviewed in LAS. http://solydxk.com/
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SolydK Business Edition
http://solydxk.com/business/solydkbe/
SolydK Business Edition has been created for businesses and organizations with stability and security in mind. As a business or organization you can rely on SolydK BE for rock solid performance with the inherent security of Debian.
While the home editions of SolydXK were developed to be stable and still having the latest software available, the SolydK Business Edition has been developed to provide “Long Term Support” based on Debian Stable.
SolydK Back Office
http://solydxk.com/business/solydkbo/
SolydK Back Office was made with the small, and home office business users, and non-profit organizations in mind.