Any suggestions on the best all-rounder OS? Is Raspberry Pi OS still the better option?
Its been so long since I ran this. Pi4, 8gb for reference.
Laptop is being repaired for a couple weeks, so using my Raspberry Pi as a desktop for everything
Any suggestions on the best all-rounder OS? Is Raspberry Pi OS still the better option?
Its been so long since I ran this. Pi4, 8gb for reference.
17 Comments
moonleay@feddit.de · 4 pts · 3y
Hmm.
Probably, since it is optimized for the rpi.
Immortal0861@beehaw.org · 3 pts · 3y
Seconded, also helps that the rpi-update and other utitilities for firmware updates/overclocking are already bundled and well supported.
followthewhiterabbit@beehaw.org · 2 pts · 3y
I've been using it all day, really really impressed!
gaylord@lemmy.k6qw.com · 3 pts · 3y
heh, nice pic
followthewhiterabbit@beehaw.org · 2 pts · 3y
This is either absolute approval of the power of a 486 (with turbo speed no less!), or some slight judgement over my Neon Genesis Evangelion obsession...
I'm fine with it either way!
Synthclair@beehaw.org · 2 pts · 3y
For desktop use I would recommend Raspberry Pi OS too - if it is going to be for desktop use, I found that using the option to boot directly from an SSD (if available) gives it a bit of extra smoothness.
followthewhiterabbit@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
Oh I remember that feature when it was 'coming soon', and never actually using it. Perfect opportunity to use it. Thanks for the reminder!
bbbhltz@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
Lucky you with that Pi4. I think the official OS will be the most comfortable for general desktop use. If possible, boot from SSD (never USB) because microSD cards can occasionally crap out.
followthewhiterabbit@beehaw.org · 2 pts · 3y
Its strange, bought it when it came out (a couple months after maybe?) when stock was no issue.
But recently I saw those stock issues and yep, feeling lucky!
Have got a SSD for that, thanks!
worfamerryman@beehaw.org · 0 pts · 3y
What do your mean, never usb? How else can you connect a ssd?
bbbhltz@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
Ah, I meant never boot from a USB flash drive. Obviously use the USB ports but SSD is the fastest, then microSD, then regular USB.
worfamerryman@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
Thanks for clearing that up. I thought there might be a major issue using usb for booting a ssd. I have all these things available. I kinda want to give myself the raspberry pi desktop tool challenge.
storksforlegs@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
A few years ago I had success running Ubuntu MATE on my pi (PI 2 Model B), all I did was writing, browsing and some emulation gaming but it ran pretty well.
Helix@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y
Nice case, can you tell us which one it is, please?
If I would use a Raspi as a desktop, I'd install Arch Linux ARM or Armbian on it, however Raspberry Pi OS is probably also a good choice.
followthewhiterabbit@beehaw.org · 2 pts · 3y
the Flirc case for Raspberry Pi
Can't recommend it enough!