I am looking to switch to a different Linux distribution (or BSD). I currently use openSUSE Tumbleweed, which is quite nice, but I’m having issues with my USB ports and it takes a hot second to boot up.

However, the reason I’m asking here instead of going straight to DistroWatch is that my laptop has a problem. When I turn it on, it bootloops unless it’s connected to power when I press the button. As such, this distribution would need to be able to handle running for weeks on end without a reboot.

I could get this repaired or replaced, but I have neither the time nor the money to spare.

So, does anyone have any suggestions? Or should I just slap Fedora Kinoite on it and call it a day?

EDIT: I went for Debian FreeBSD, as well as running fwupd, and it’s all working now. Thanks!

  • ColdWater@lemmy.ca
    14·
    12 days ago

    Vanilla Debian is very stable, it can keep running for years without a reboot, I can’t say if it fixes your USB problem tho

  • utopiah@lemmy.ml
    7·
    12 days ago

    Debian… but also to clarify it’s not “old” at all. I’m using Debian on my servers, yes, but also on my desktop that use daily, to work and to play video games on, including VR. So… don’t think because it’s “old” and “stable” it means it’s outdated.

  • FloMo@lemmy.world
    6·
    12 days ago

    My debian machines usually only have their uptime interrupted by power outages or the like. They’re not my daily drivers, but very stable and reliable.

    I have Linux mint on my “daily driver” (used for work and gaming) desktop and I’m also very pleased with it - most updates can be installed without rebooting and it’s over-all a pretty trouble-free experience!

    Hope this helps!

  • muhyb@programming.dev
    4·
    12 days ago

    I mean, if you are already on openSUSE, why not just use Leap? You won’t need to update it a lot hence you won’t need to reboot.

  • 0x0@programming.dev
    2·
    12 days ago

    this distribution would need to be able to handle running for weeks on end without a reboot.

    Any decent distro then.
    Slackware ftw

  • merde alors@sh.itjust.works
    2·
    12 days ago

    i will add a question to theirs: Why is Fedora not in the suggestions?

    i’m only interested in negative criticism, if you please. What made you avoid or stop using Fedora?

    • Hellfire103@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      33·
      12 days ago

      Three reasons for me:

      1. DNF can be kinda slow
      2. Fedora is owned by Red Hat, which is owned by IBM, which is American and also assisted the Axis powers during WWII.
      3. SELinux was created by the NSA. I know it’s FOSS, but I don’t feel I can trust any three-letter agency.
  • Eugenia@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2·
    12 days ago

    I’ve been using Linux since 1998 on and off, and in the last few years, exclusively. I like Debian-Testing, and Linux Mint. Nothing else seems to work as I want it, it seems.

      • bizdelnick@lemmy.ml
        26·
        12 days ago

        You won’t get it here. Everybody will recommend his favorite distro.

        IMHO the best would be to solve your problems in OpenSUSE. This is definitely possible. You really need to switch to another distro only if you feel youself uncomfortable with the release cycle, package management tools or packages present in the repo of your current distro.

        • Jestzer@lemmy.world
          1·
          12 days ago

          I don’t agree with the first half. I’ve upvoted comments mentioning Debian because it’s the one I would recommend, but it’s not my favorite and none of my daily drivers use it.

          However, I agree with the second half. OP seems to be avoiding actually fixing the issue and is hoping that rolling the dice on another distro will fix at least the USB issue. Fixing the issue on OpenSUSE will likely guide them to learn something helpful along the way and they won’t need to re-setup everything else.