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Distro Guides

Distribution-specific guides and comparisons — Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch and more.

Distro Guides· 9 min read

What Is Arch Linux? (And Should You Use It)

Arch Linux is a rolling-release, DIY distribution built on minimal defaults and user control. Learn what it demands and whether it fits your workflow.

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Distro Guides· 9 min read

How to Upgrade to a New Distro Release

Step-by-step in-place distro upgrades: Ubuntu/Debian do-release-upgrade, Fedora dnf system-upgrade, and Arch Linux rolling upkeep, with verification and recovery tips.

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Distro Guides· 9 min read

Ubuntu vs Debian: Which Should You Use?

Debian and Ubuntu share a foundation but differ on release cadence, package freshness, and default tooling. Here's how to pick the right one for your workload.

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Distro Guides· 11 min read

The History of Berkeley Unix (BSD)

From Bell Labs to Berkeley to the courtroom: how BSD Unix was built, fought over, and shaped the open-source software world that Linux users live in today.

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Distro Guides· 9 min read

How to Switch from Windows to Linux

A practical migration plan covering backups, dual-booting, app replacements, and Linux habits — for Windows users making the switch for the first time.

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Distro Guides· 9 min read

RHEL vs Rocky vs AlmaLinux

CentOS is gone. Here's how RHEL, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux compare on governance, compatibility, certifications, and which to choose for production.

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Distro Guides· 9 min read

Linux on Old and Low-RAM Hardware

Breathe life into old hardware with lightweight Linux desktops, proper swap file setup, zram compression, and I/O tuning for machines with 1–4 GB of RAM.

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Distro Guides· 12 min read

How to Install Arch Linux

Install Arch Linux using the guided archinstall script or the full manual method — covering partitioning, base system, bootloader, and first-boot setup.

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Distro Guides· 9 min read

The Best Linux Distros for Servers

Compare Ubuntu LTS, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, RHEL, Arch, and SLES for server use: support lifecycles, stability trade-offs, and how to choose the right fit.

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Distro Guides· 9 min read

The Best Linux Distros for Beginners

The best Linux distros for beginners in 2024: Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora, and Pop!_OS compared with honest pros, cons, and setup tips.

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