It's been over a week since I got my new computer, but I still don’t have a stable operating system running on it. So, what’s the hold-up? Well, my OS of choice is Debian, which I've been using since December 2021. Debian is a rock-solid, reliable Linux distribution, but there's a catch. Unlike some other Linux distros, Debian prioritizes stability over cutting-edge software, meaning it doesn't always include the latest releases.

Since my computer has some of the newest hardware, Debian has trouble recognizing things like my wireless and network cards, leaving me without an internet connection. I tried updating manually to a newer Linux kernel within Debian, but no luck—it just didn’t work. So, I will have to wait for the new Debian release (Trixie), which is hopefully arriving during the summer this year.

Over the past week or so, I’ve also tested Fedora 42 (Beta), Ubuntu 25.04 (Beta), and EndeavourOS. Fedora and Ubuntu run smoothly, using Linux kernel 6.14, which works perfectly with my internet connection. However, right now, I’m using EndeavourOS. It’s been a bit more stable than the other two, so I think I’ll stick with it for now, at least until Debian supports a kernel version newer than the one I have, ideally 6.13.

I’m hoping to get there sooner rather than later. There’s nothing wrong with EndeavourOS—I'm actually enjoying it—but Debian is home, and right now, I feel a little out of place.

My temporary digital home - EndeavourOS.

[update: April 7, 2025]: My experience with EndeavourOS was brief; I am currently using Linux Mint 22.1 until further notice. Well, my endeavor with EndeavourOS was truly a short one; I am using Linux Mint 22.1 until further notice.