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what are some advanced linux distros that don't have me compiling everything?

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I’ve installed arch Linux and liked it, but lfs and Gentoo would be too time consuming compiling everything and not doing anything during and after install. Are there any distros like arch that don’t have me compiling everything?

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pastermil@sh.itjust.works
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Define “advanced”.

Otherwise, just go with Debian, or Linux Mint

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PaX [comrade/them, they/them]@hexbear.net
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I like Alpine Linux. You could also try OpenBSD if you want a Unix that just works without as much struggle. NetBSD and FreeBSD are also around and have Linux binary compatibility.

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darcy@sh.itjust.works
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maybe nix with no de?

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Opensuse Tumbleweed

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