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The Void (Linux) distribution

Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection.

This community is a mirror/alternative to !voidlinux@lemmy.ml — created for wider accessibility due to federation issues.

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My experience with Void (infosec.pub)

submitted 5 days ago by GolfNovemberUniform@infosec.pub to c/voidlinux@infosec.pub

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Tried the Xfce version on a PC that I needed for some browser work only (Discord server moderation). The installation was a bit scary but not too bad.

Then I was greeted by an HDD boot speed comparable to my gaming PC with an NVMe. I still miss that now when the PC is running Arch (btw).

When it comes to issues, I only remember a missing screenshot utility (fixed with 1 command) and fonts (can't remember if I ended up fixing it).

I tried installing a bare system and then installing the best DE (which is GNOME.) but I had to configure Xorg and Wayland myself and uhh I failed miserably. Still wanna do it though.

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[–] occultist8128@infosec.pub 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The installation was a bit scary but not too bad.

i feel the same way since i never built my system from scratch before (i was a linux mint user, so a lil bit spoiled lol).

Then I was greeted by an HDD boot speed comparable to my gaming PC with an NVMe. I still miss that now when the PC is running Arch (btw).

that's wild! i was shocked when my old 32 bit laptop became usable again after installing void there.

When it comes to issues, I only remember a missing screenshot utility (fixed with 1 command) and fonts (can't remember if I ended up fixing it).

which screenshot app did you end up using?

[–] GolfNovemberUniform@infosec.pub 2 points 5 days ago

which screenshot app did you end up using?

I'm a simple man. It recommended xfce4-screenshooter so I installed that.